prevention

Plural: preventions

Noun

• the act of preventing
  • "money was allocated to study the cause and prevention of influenza"
• 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.

Examples

• "a fire prevention campaign"

Synonyms

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