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Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes
“Extreme caution is urged when engaging in activities that may pose a threat to one's physical well-being.”
An official or legal warning, typically given to someone who has committed an offense
“He admitted to double-parking and received a caution for his transgression.”
A rebuke or reproof, typically given to someone who has committed an offense
“The other laughed aloud, which brought an angry caution from his friend.”
Something that warns of imminent risk or danger
“This is just a caution that my review of the film practically gives away the entire plot of the movie.”
(rare) A measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening
“It's just a basic caution of ensuring that I do not lock myself out of my own apartment.”
(dated) One who draws attention or causes astonishment by their behaviour
“Oh, that boy, he's a caution! He does make me laugh.”
A person who writes or performs humorous material
The trait of being taciturn
The quality of being frugal
A doubt or uncertainty concerning a matter or decision
The act of imparting knowledge
An unusual or amusing person
Careful consideration or deliberation of the facts or reasons
Something which serves as a sign or evidence of something
To say something as advice or to provide information
“Economic purists caution patience and promise a more efficient electricity market in the future.”
To say something as a warning
“I would certainly caution you against consuming more calories than you expend.”
To issue an official or legal warning to
“They would caution the couple for malnourishing their child.”
To state one's intention to take hostile and retributive action against someone
To instruct or order (someone) to do something
To provide information in a formal or official way
To offer advice to
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