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Preparedness vs Precaution - What's the difference?

preparedness | precaution |

As nouns the difference between preparedness and precaution

is that preparedness is the state of being prepared while precaution is previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent mischief or secure good; as, his life was saved by precaution.

As a verb precaution is

: To warn or caution beforehand. --Locke.

preparedness

English

Noun

(wikipedia preparedness) (-)
  • The state of being prepared.
    • preparedness for battle
    preparedness for an exam
  • Precautionary measures in the face of potential disasters.

    • Related terms

    * preparation

    precaution

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Previous caution or care; caution previously employed to prevent mischief or secure good; as, his life was saved by precaution.
  • * John Henry Newman
    • The ancient philosophers treasured up their supposed discoveries with miserable precaution .
  • A measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act.
    • to take precautions against risks of accident

    Derived terms

    * precautionary

    See also

    * prevention

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (transitive): To warn or caution beforehand. --.
  • (rare): To take precaution against. --.