PRUDENCE Definition & Meaning

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prudence

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Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

the quality or fact of being prudent, or wise in practical affairs, as by providing for the future.
Antonyms:
caution with regard to practical matters; discretion.
regard for one's own interests.
provident care in the management of resources; economy; frugality.

Prudence

[ prood-ns ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a female given name.

prudence

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noun

caution in practical affairs; discretion or circumspection
care taken in the management of one's resources
consideration for one's own interests
the condition or quality of being prudent

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Other �y��vlog Forms

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of prudence¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin ��ū��Գپ��. See prudent, -ence

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Synonym Study

Prudence, calculation, foresight, forethought imply attempted provision against possible contingencies. Prudence is care, caution, and good judgment, as well as wisdom in looking ahead: sober prudence in handling one's affairs. Calculation suggests a disposition to get a large return for as small an outlay as possible and willingness to benefit at the expense of others: cold calculation. Foresight implies a prudent looking ahead rather far into the future: clear foresight in planning. Forethought emphasizes the adequacy of preparation for the future: Careful forethought helped him deal with the emergency.

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Being asked to serve is an honor, since the person choosing you is saying they expect you will act with honor, integrity and prudence.

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It was also a speech that encapsulates an entire geopolitical era — that of a return to prudence, sobriety and nationalism as the hallmarks of American foreign affairs.

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If he follows the law, as his oath and prudence indicate he must, then democracy survives.

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Decades later, Chancellor Reeves would say that kind of restraint defines her, and she has very much modelled herself on Gordon Brown’s "prudence" in the lead-up to Labour’s 1997 election win.

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I found myself cooking more, out of both financial prudence and a desire to regain control of my meals.

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