Meaning & use
Precautionary
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Done in advance as a protective measure against possible harm or danger.
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The airline canceled the flight as a precautionary measure due to the storm.
Doctors recommended a precautionary checkup after the minor accident.
A note on using this word
Frequently paired with 'measure' or 'step,' as in 'precautionary measure,' a very common collocation in news writing.
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