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prevention

/prɪˈvɛnʃən/

preventionnoun

preventions

Translations

The prevention of crime is a priority for the police.

Предотвращение преступлений является приоритетом для полиции.

Prevention is better than cure.

Профилактика лучше, чем лечение.

Additional translations

Definitions

The action of stopping something from happening or arising.

The prevention of disease is a key focus of public health initiatives.

An action, device, or measure that prevents something; a preventive measure.

Installing surge protectors is a simple prevention against electrical damage.

Synonyms

preventionadjective

/prɪˈvɛnʃən/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to preventive measures.

Definitions

Relating to or intended for prevention; designed to stop something from happening.

The city invested in several prevention programs to reduce crime.