Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Precaution has 5 different meanings across 1 category:
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
"he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"
"an insurance policy is a good safeguard"
"we let our guard down"
the trait of practicing caution in advance
judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
"he exercised caution in opening the door"
"he handled the vase with care"
Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent misfortune or to secure good
To warn or caution beforehand.