[cau.tion] n [L caution-, cautio precaution, fr. cavere to be on one's guard--more at hear] (1596) 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 ~ --Esquire" -- cau.tion.ary adj
[2]caution vt cau.tioned ; cau.tion.ing (1683): to advise caution to