prevention
/pɹɪˈvɛnʃən/ · noun
Meaning
- 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.
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