prevention
prevention
stopping something bad from happening
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prevention with Russian translation
prevention usage examples
Предотвращение лучше, чем лечение.
Prevention is better than cure.
Кампания была сосредоточена на предотвращении, а не на наказании.
The campaign focused on prevention, not punishment.
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prevention synonyms
What's the difference between prevention / the prevention of / protection / precaution / deterrence
the general act of stopping something bad from happening
Prevention is better than cure.
the phrase used when naming the thing being prevented
The prevention of disease is a major public health goal.
keeping someone or something safe from harm
Vaccination offers protection against infection.
a careful action taken in advance to avoid danger
Wear gloves as a precaution.
stopping action by making it less likely to happen
The new law is aimed at deterrence of shoplifting.
the act of staying away from something unwanted or dangerous
Avoidance of stressful situations can help in the short term.
something that discourages or prevents an action
Harsh penalties act as a deterrent to crime.
a protection or rule that keeps something safe
There are safeguards to prevent fraud.
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How to pronounce prevention and what this word means
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how to pronounce prevention
/prɪˈvenʃən/
prevention translation
prevention
prevention examples
Prevention is better than cure.
prevention transcription
/prɪˈvenʃən/, /prɪˈvɛnʃən/
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prevention meaning: what does it mean?
stopping something bad from happening
prevention pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
prevention is pronounced as /prɪˈvenʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
prevention definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Prevention is better than cure. Translation: Предотвращение лучше, чем лечение.
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