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cautioning

/kɔːʊˈneɪnɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does cautioning mean?

verb

Warning or advising someone to be careful or cautious, typically because of a risk or danger. The act of giving a warning or advice to be careful.

Example

"The police officer was cautioning the driver to slow down due to the slippery road."

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