transcription, транскрипция: [ prɪˈkɔ:ʃən ]
n. 1 an action taken beforehand to avoid risk or ensure a good result. 2 (in pl.) colloq. the use of contraceptives. øøprecautionary adj. [F pr÷caution f. LL praecautio -onis f. L praecavere (as PRAE-, cavere caut- beware of)]