caution
nounUK /ˈkɔːʃən/
US /ˈkɔːʃən/
Being careful so you do not get hurt or make a mistake.
Use caution when you cross the busy street.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A warning that tells you to be careful.
The sign gave a caution about the slippery floor.
3. To warn someone to be careful.
The teacher cautioned us not to run in the hall.
4. A spoken warning from a police officer instead of a punishment.
He got a caution for riding his bike too fast.