Definition of prevention Prevention
/pɹivɛˈnʃʌn/ - [preevenshun] - pre•ven•tion
We found 12 definitions of prevention from 7 different sources.
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What does prevention mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: preventions |
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| prevention - the act of preventing; "there was no bar against leaving"; "money was allocated to study the cause and prevention of influenza" | ||
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| hinderance, hindrance, interference the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding | ||
| averting the act of preventing something from occurring; "averting danger was his responsibility" | ||
| debarment the act of prevention by legal means; "they achieved his debarment from holding public office" | ||
| disqualification the act of preventing someone from participating by finding them unqualified | ||
| interception (American football) the act of catching a football by a player on the opposing team | ||
| non-proliferation, nonproliferation the prevention of something increasing or spreading (especially the prevention of an increase in the number of countries possessing nuclear weapons); "they protested that the nonproliferation treaty was just a plot to maintain the hegemony of those who already had nuclear weapons"; "nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation are closely related goals" | ||
| forestalling, obviation, preclusion the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively | ||
| prophylaxis the prevention of disease | ||
| save (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring; "the goalie made a brilliant save"; "the relief pitcher got credit for a save" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- prevention (Noun)
The act of going, or state of being, before. - prevention (Noun)
Anticipation; especially, anticipation of needs, wishes, hazards and risks; hence, precaution; forethought. - prevention (Noun)
The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- prevention (n.)
The act of going, or state of being, before. - prevention (n.)
Anticipation; esp., anticipation of needs or wishes; hence, precaution; forethought. - prevention (n.)
The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting. - prevention (n.)
Prejudice; prepossession.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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prevention
A behavior, act or measure aimed at preventing the occurrence of something negative.
Proverbs DictionaryProverbs Dictionary 📗
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prevention
Prevention is better than cure.
Wikipedia 
- Prevention means action to make sure that something does not happen. That can be done by obstruction or by hindering or slowing down an action that one wants to avoid.
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🔤- prevention, noun, singular of preventions.
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