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cau·tion (kốshən)

[Middle English caucioun, from Old French caution, from Latin cautiō, cautiōn-, from cautus past participle of cavēre, to take care.]

noun 

    1. Careful forethought to avoid danger or harm.
    2. Close attention or vigilance to minimize risk: The car proceeded over the rickety bridge with caution.
  2. Prudence or restraint in action or decision: advised caution in choosing a school.
  3. A warning or admonishment, especially to take heed: I received a caution from the doctor about fat in my diet.
  4. A cautious action; a precaution: The climbers took the necessary cautions in preparing for the ascent.
  5. Informal One that is striking or alarming.

transitive verb: -tioned, -tion·ing, -tions. 

To advise to take heed; warn or admonish.