Definition of Prevention in English :

Define Prevention in English

Prevention meaning in English

Meaning of Prevention in English

Pronunciation of Prevention in English

Prevention pronunciation in English

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Prevention

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Noun

1. bar, prevention

the act of preventing

Example Sentences:
'there was no bar against leaving'
'money was allocated to study the cause and prevention of influenza'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Prevention

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noun
1. 
the act of preventing
2. 
a hindrance, obstacle, or impediment

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Prevention

see synonyms of prevention
noun
1. 
the act of preventing
2.  Rare
a means of preventing; preventive

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Prevention

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n.
The act of preventing something: the prevention of illness.

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