caution-n; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: A warning against certain acts.

Commentary: CAUTION[+event]

Examples:
The government issued a caution to travelers to the country.
Management made cautions about the new policy.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2

Sense Number 2: (The trait of) carefulness or circumspection.

Commentary: CAUTION[+abstract]

Examples:
He exercised caution in opening the door.
We handled the matter with caution.

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 3, 4