prevention
Pronunciation: /pɹɪˈvɛnʃən/
The English word “prevention” has 5 meanings listed here.
noun
- The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.
- Any measure intended to limit health-related risks (such as information campaigns, vaccination, early diagnosis etc.).
- The act of going, or state of being, before.
- Anticipation; especially, anticipation of needs, wishes, hazards and risks
- precaution; forethought.
Etymology
From Middle English prevencion, from Medieval Latin prēventiō.
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