LookItUpprevention
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /prɪˈvenʃən/
prevention means: Actions that stop something bad from happening or stop someone from doing something.
noun
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Actions that stop something bad from happening or stop someone from doing something.
- The money supports crime prevention.
- Fire prevention is part of our training.
- Better locks can help with the prevention of theft.
Questions about prevention
What does prevention mean?
Actions that stop something bad from happening or stop someone from doing something.
What is prevention in other languages?
Türkçe: önleme · Español: prevención · Français: prévention · Deutsch: Vorbeugung · Italiano: prevenzione · 日本語: 予防
How do you pronounce prevention?
It is pronounced /prɪˈvenʃən/.
How do you use prevention in a sentence?
The money supports crime prevention. Fire prevention is part of our training.
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