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prevention
nounfemininegeneral usevery common/pɾɨvẽˈsɐ̃w̃/pre·ven·ção
Definition
1The action of stopping something from happening or arising, especially to avoid harm or risk.
Usage examples
“Disease prevention is a key goal of public health.”
“Crime prevention requires community involvement.”
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Common combinations
disease preventioncrime preventionprevention measuresprevention campaign
Idiomatic expressions
- Prevention is better than cure.