caveat

noun

Definition of caveatnext
as in warning
formal something (such as a piece of advice) that should be remembered when one is doing or thinking about something Her stock tips always came with a caveat: that the market is impossible to predict with absolute accuracy.

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Recent Examples of caveat Available as a Chrome or Microsoft Edge extension, Caveat examines responses and surfaces an overall assessment, key findings, important caveats, and points worth verifying. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 The important caveat is that PLA, PETG and TPU don't necessarily bond reliably to one another. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026 Despite the heavy hitters, all this comes with major challenges and caveats. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026 But that’s with the caveat that the NFL could still impose a suspension based on testimony in that civil trial. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for caveat
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  1. warning
  2. caution
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  • The Archuleta County Sheriff's office in Colorado warned residents to shelter in place Friday morning, and by the evening had issued an evacuation warning.
    — Ava Berger, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Conventional early-warning aircraft have space for substantial radar arrays and powerful onboard systems, but their size and cost can limit how many can be deployed.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of warning
Noun
  • Chemical peels This caution about many skin-care acids extends to chemical peels, which are usually made from a combination of acids in high concentrations.
    — Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Given the Muse success, one of our causes for caution coming into the print was the related increase in costs needed to get the AI agent to full ramp.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
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