1. (

• caution ,
• cautiousness ,
• carefulness ,

) the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger; "a man of caution" ;

2. (

• caution ,
• caveat ,

) a warning against certain acts; "a caveat against unfair practices" ;

3. (

• caution ,
• precaution ,
• care ,
• forethought

) judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care" ;

4. (

• circumspection ,
• caution ,

) the trait of being circumspect and prudent ;

1. (

• caution ,
• admonish ,
• monish ,

) warn strongly; put on guard ;