Definition of precautionary in English:
precautionary
adjective prɪˈkɔːʃ(ə)n(ə)riprəˈkɔʃəˌnɛri
Carried out as a precaution; preventive.
she was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure
Example sentencesExamples
- There will be a precautionary inspection at Southwell at 7.30 am tomorrow to decide if racing can go ahead there.
- We must always take the correct precautionary measures to assure the safety of our children.
- We are therefore distributing a list of common-sense precautionary safety measures.
- We do all sorts of precautionary things to give ourselves a sense of control.
- On another occasion, I was much more inclined to resist a precautionary procedure.
Synonyms
preventative, preventive, safety, protective
rare precautional
Definition of precautionary in US English:
precautionary
adjectiveprəˈkɔʃəˌnɛriprəˈkôSHəˌnerē
Carried out as a precaution.
she was taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure
Example sentencesExamples
- We do all sorts of precautionary things to give ourselves a sense of control.
- On another occasion, I was much more inclined to resist a precautionary procedure.
- We must always take the correct precautionary measures to assure the safety of our children.
- We are therefore distributing a list of common-sense precautionary safety measures.
- There will be a precautionary inspection at Southwell at 7.30 am tomorrow to decide if racing can go ahead there.
Synonyms
preventative, preventive, safety, protective