prevention

noun
UK: /prɪˈven.ʃən/
US: /prɪˈven.ʃən/

  1. The act of stopping something bad from happening.

    1. Prevention is better than cure, as the saying goes.
    2. Effective crime prevention requires community involvement and proactive measures.

  2. Measures taken to stop a disease or illness from occurring or spreading.

    1. Hand washing is key for prevention of germs.
    2. Vaccination programs are crucial for the prevention of infectious diseases.

Synonyms

avoidance protection precaution control deterrence

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prevention" in English means: The act of stopping something bad from happening., Measures taken to stop a disease or illness from occurring or spreading..

The phonetic transcription of "prevention" is /prɪˈven.ʃən/ in British English and /prɪˈven.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "prevention": avoidance, protection, precaution, control, deterrence.

Example usage of "prevention": "Prevention is better than cure, as the saying goes.". More examples on the page.