Caveats - English meaning

noun

A firm warning or reprimand.

Usage examples:

He received numerous admonitions for his behaviour

noun

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes.

Usage examples:

Anyone receiving a suspect package should exercise extreme caution

verb

Say something as a warning.

Usage examples:

The chancellor cautioned that economic uncertainties remained

noun

A warning

Usage examples:

It’s a good time to invest, he said, but a word of caution is in order., use caution when approachi…

noun

A unit of grammatical organization next below the sentence in rank and in traditional grammar said to consist of a subject and predicate.

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The missing verb in the second clause is understood to be the same verb as in the first clause

noun

A group of words that includes a subject and a verb to form a simple sentence or only part of a sentence

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"if i go to town" is a clause, but not a sentence., he had a clause in his movie contract that let …

noun

A part of a written legal agreement that deals with a particular subject

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See clause 8.2(b) of the standard sale agreement., rules and location for resolving disputes are ou…

noun

The state of something with regard to its appearance, quality, or working order.

Usage examples:

The wiring is in good condition

verb

Have a significant influence on or determine (the manner or outcome of something).

Usage examples:

National choices are conditioned by the international political economy

noun

A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction.

Usage examples:

Severe limitations on water use

noun

The act of controlling, or something that controls

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[ c ] the major limitation of early record players was the short playing time of the records., [ u …

noun

Something that controls or reduces something

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Limitation on/upon sth there are strict limitations on where such businesses can locate., impose/pl…

noun

A warning of impending danger.

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Our monitions usually prompt the illiberal intelligentsia to chortle and chide about the trib's see…

noun

The action of providing or supplying something for use.

Usage examples:

New contracts for the provision of services

verb

Supply with food, drink, or equipment, especially for a journey.

Usage examples:

Civilian contractors were responsible for provisioning these armies

noun

Something that is needed or wanted, or the act of considering the need for something and arranging for it

Usage examples:

[ u ] when designing buildings in california, you have to make some provision for earthquakes., [ c…

noun

A condition or qualification attached to an agreement or statement.

Usage examples:

He let his house with the proviso that his own staff should remain to run it

noun

A pass of an examination or an official completion of a course, especially one conferring status as a recognized practitioner of a profession or activity.

Usage examples:

I left school at 15 with no qualifications

noun

Knowledge, skill, or some other characteristic that gives a person the ability or the right to do or have something

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I assume my qualifications for the job will be considered along with theirs., passing the advanced …

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An official record showing that you have successfully finished a course of training or study, have the skills necessary to do something, etc.

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Salary will depend on qualifications and experience., gain/get/obtain a qualification graduates are…

noun

The action of reserving something.

Usage examples:

The reservation of positions for non-americans

noun

A doubt or reason for not accepting or agreeing with something completely

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[ c ] we have reservations about letting the children stay home alone., i made a reservation at the…

noun

An arrangement to have something kept for you, for example, a seat on an aircraft or a table at a restaurant

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Do you have a reservation?, it is advisable to make a reservation several days in advance., they pr…

noun

A limiting condition or measure, especially a legal one.

Usage examples:

Planning restrictions on commercial development

noun

Something that limits someone's actions or movement, or limits the amount, size, etc., of something

Usage examples:

[ c ] you can get a discount fare, but some restrictions (= rules about limits) apply.

noun

An official limit or control on what people or companies are allowed to do, or on what can happen

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Impose/place/put restrictions on sth this practice imposes unneccessary restrictions on employment.…

noun

A person who is riding or who can ride a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, etc.

Usage examples:

Two riders approached the cottage

noun

A condition or requirement that is specified or demanded as part of an agreement.

Usage examples:

They donated their collection of prints with the stipulation that they never be publicly exhibited

noun

A statement that says exactly what something must be or how something must be done

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The only stipulation is that you have to register., as part of the deal they will issue shares of t…

noun

Material consisting of threads of cotton, hemp, or other material twisted together to form a thin length.

Usage examples:

Unwieldy packs tied up with string

verb

Hang (something) so that it stretches in a long line.

Usage examples:

Lights were strung across the promenade

noun

A thin length of cord

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[ u ] a piece of string, guitar strings are made from steel or nylon., violins, cellos, and double …

noun

A statement or event that warns of something or that serves as a cautionary example.

Usage examples:

Police issued a warning about fake £20 notes

verb

Inform someone in advance of a possible danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.

Usage examples:

His father had warned him of what might happen

noun

Notice of a possible danger or problem, so that it can be prevented or avoided

Usage examples:

[ c ] flood warnings were issued by the national weather service., [ u ] the earthquake struck with…