Associations to the word «Prevention»

Wiktionary

PREVENTION, noun. (obsolete) The act of going, or state of being, before.
PREVENTION, noun. (obsolete) Anticipation; especially, anticipation of needs, wishes, hazards and risks; hence, precaution; forethought.
PREVENTION, noun. The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.
PREVENTION, noun. (Medicine) Any measure such as information campaigns, vaccination, early diagnosis etc., intended to limit health-related risks.

Dictionary definition

PREVENTION, noun. The act of preventing; "there was no bar against leaving"; "money was allocated to study the cause and prevention of influenza".

Wise words

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