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noun British English pronunciation: caution /ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/ 
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  1. 1
    [uncountable] careful thought and lack of hurry in order to try to avoid risks or danger
    with caution:

    He was instructed to act with extreme caution.

    exercise caution (=behave with care):

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

    urge/advise caution:

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

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    1. a.
      careful thought before accepting something as true

      Scientists have advised caution in interpreting these results.

      treat something with caution:

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

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  2. 2
    [uncountable] a warning that you should be careful
    a word/note of caution:

    A word of caution: the roads are very icy.

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