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Definition of: caution
(kô′shən) noun
1. Care to avoid injury or misfortune; prudence; wariness.
2. An admonition or warning.
3. Colloq. A person or thing that alarms, astonishes, or provokes great admiration.
—v.t. To advise to be prudent; warn. See synonyms under ADMONISH. [<OF <L cautio, -onis <cavere beware, take heed]
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