Meaning & use
prudent
Acting with care and good judgment, especially about practical matters or future consequences.
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It was prudent to save part of the bonus rather than spend all of it immediately.
A prudent investor spreads their money across different types of assets.
A note on using this word
Prudent emphasizes wise, forward-thinking judgment, especially with money and risk, rather than simple caution in general.
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