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Forethought

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precautionnounA measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act.
cautionnounPrudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
carenounClose attention; concern; responsibility.

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precautionnounA measure taken beforehand to ward off evil or secure good or success; a precautionary act.
cautionnounPrudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
carenounClose attention; concern; responsibility.
anticipationnounThe eagerness associated with waiting for something to occur.
foresightnounThe ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future.
predictionnounA statement of what will happen in the future.
forecastnounA prediction of the weather.
forecastingnounA forecast or prediction.
providentPossessing, exercising, or demonstrating great care and consideration for the future.
contingencynoun(countable) A possibility; something which may or may not happen. A chance occurrence, especially in finance, unexpected expenses.
welfarenoun(uncountable) Health, safety, happiness and prosperity; well-being in any respect.
providencenounDivine care or direction, the will of God or the gods; the grace of God; fate or fortune.
insurancenounA means of indemnity against a future occurrence of an uncertain event.
projectionnounThe action of projecting or throwing or propelling something.
premeditationnounThe act of planning or plotting something in advance, especially a crime.
forethinkernounOne who thinks ahead, or plans things in advance.
preconsiderationnounPrior consideration; the act of considering something in advance.
preventionnoun(medicine) Any measure intended to limit health-related risks (such as information campaigns, vaccination, early diagnosis etc.).
forepreparationnounSomething done in advance, to make ready; preparation.
forethoughtfulnessnounThe condition of being forethoughtful

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