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/proohd"ns/, n.
1. the quality or fact of being prudent.
2. caution with regard to practical matters; discretion.
3. regard for one's own interests.
4. provident care in the management of resources; economy; frugality.
[1300-50; ME < MF < L prudentia. See PRUDENT, -ENCE]
Syn. 1. 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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