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Definition caution in British English

caution noun

noun
/ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/
Example

He was instructed to act with extreme caution.

Example

Politicians should exercise caution in their expenditure of taxpayers' money.

Example

The US favours an immediate military response but European leaders are urging caution.

Synonyms and related words
thought consideration assessment
1.1

careful thought before accepting something as true

Example

Scientists have advised caution in interpreting these results.

Example

The evidence of police informants needs to be treated with caution.

Synonyms and related words
thought consideration assessment
2

a warning that you should be careful

Example

A word of caution: the roads are very icy.

Synonyms and related words
warning notice caution
3

an official warning that the police give when they arrest someone, to tell them that anything they say may be used as evidence against them

Synonyms and related words
apprehend apprehension arrest
3.1

an official warning from the police to someone who has broken the law, stating that they will be punished if they do it again

Synonyms and related words
apprehend apprehension arrest
Definition caution in British English