n.
Pronunciation: ' ko ̇ -sh ə n
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin caution-, cautio precaution, from cav ē re to be on one's guard ― more at HEAR
Date: 1566
1 : WARNING , ADMONISHMENT
2 : PRECAUTION
3 : prudent forethought to minimize risk
4 : one that astonishes or commands attention <some shoes you see ⋯ these days are a caution ― Esquire >
– cau · tion · ary \ -sh ə - ˌ ner- ē , -ne-r ē \ adjective