ETYM AS. caru, cearu; akin to OS. kara sorrow, Goth. kara, OHG chara, lament, and perh. to Greek gerys voice. Not akin to cure. Related to Chary.
1. A cause for feeling concern.
2. Activity involved in maintaining something in good working order; SYN. maintenance, upkeep.
3. Attention and management implying responsibility for safety; SYN. charge, tutelage, guardianship.
4. The work of caring for or attending to someone or something; SYN. attention, aid, tending. + prikaži više

ETYM French caution a security, Latin cautio, from cavere (For scavere) to be on one's guard, to take care (orig.) to be on the watch, see; akin to Eng. show.
1. A warning against certain acts; SYN. caveat.
2. Judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; SYN. precaution, care, forethought.
3. The trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger; SYN. cautiousness, carefulness. + prikaži više

The quality of being cautious.

ETYM French, from Latin prudentia, contr. from providentia. Related to Prudent, Providence.
1. The ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason.
2. Sagacity or shrewdness in the management of affairs.
3. Skill and good judgment in the use of resources.
4. Caution or circumspection as to danger or risk.
5. Discretion in practical affairs. + prikaži više