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prevention

/pɹɪˈvɛnʃən/ · noun

Meaning

  1. The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.
  2. Any measure intended to limit health-related risks (such as information campaigns, vaccination, early diagnosis etc.).
  3. The act of going, or state of being, before.
  4. Anticipation; especially, anticipation of needs, wishes, hazards and risks
  5. Precaution; forethought.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

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