precautionary
/prɪˈkɔʃəˌnɛri/
adjective
- Intended to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening; done as a precaution.
- The government issued a precautionary warning about the approaching hurricane.
- She took a precautionary dose of medicine before traveling to a high-risk area.
- The factory shut down as a precautionary measure after the chemical leak.
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