prevention
IPA: privˈɛnʃʌn
noun
- The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.
- (medicine) Any measure intended to limit health-related risks (such as information campaigns, vaccination, early diagnosis etc.).
- (obsolete) The act of going, or state of being, before.
- (obsolete) Anticipation; especially, anticipation of needs, wishes, hazards and risks
- precaution; forethought.
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Examples of "prevention" in Sentences
- Prevention of mishaps is the objective.
- It means the prevention of fertilization.
- Prophylactic treatment consists in prevention of suppuration.
- The team assist in health promotion, disease prevention and treatment, rehabilitation and palliation.