prevention
nounUK /prɪˈvenʃn/
US /prɪˈvenʃn/
Prevention means stopping something bad before it happens.
Washing your hands is good prevention against getting sick.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of keeping something from happening or existing.
The prevention of forest fires is important in dry weather.
3. Steps taken to stop a disease or illness before it starts.
Vaccines are a key part of disease prevention.
4. The act of stopping someone from doing something.
The prevention of cheating keeps games fair.