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| pru·dent [ prd'nt ] |
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1. having good sense: having good sense in dealing with practical matters
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2. carefully considering consequences: using good judgment to consider likely consequences and act accordingly
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3. careful in managing resources: careful in managing resources so as to provide for the future
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| [14th century. Directly or via French< Latin prudent-, contraction of provident- (see provident)] |
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  pru·dence noun |
| pru·dent·ly adverb |
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