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cau·tion Audio Help (kô'shən) Pronunciation Key
n.

1. Careful forethought to avoid danger or harm.
2. Close attention or vigilance to minimize risk: The car proceeded over the rickety bridge with caution.
Prudence or restraint in action or decision: advised caution in choosing a school.
A warning or admonishment, especially to take heed: I received a caution from the doctor about fat in my diet.
A cautious action; a precaution: The climbers took the necessary cautions in preparing for the ascent.
Informal One that is striking or alarming.

tr.v. cau·tioned, cau·tion·ing, cau·tions
To advise to take heed; warn or admonish.

[Middle English caucioun, from Old French caution, from Latin cautiō, cautiōn-, from cautus, past participle of cavēre, to take care.]

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