Prevention
Pronunciation: /priːˈvɛnʃən/
Prevention (noun)
- the action of stopping something bad from happening.
- measures taken to avoid diseases or health problems.
- actions taken to reduce or stop crime.
Examples
- Prevention of errors saves time and resources.
- Effective prevention of accidents requires careful planning.
Common collocations: accident prevention, error prevention, prevention strategy, disease prevention, preventive measures