Synonyms:
caution, precaution, care, forethought
Meaning: judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care"
Synonyms:
premeditation, forethought
Meaning: planning or plotting in advance of acting
Usage examples
Both the wild and domestic dog, however, appear to be possessed of and to exercise forethought.
But the domestic dog, perhaps, gives stronger proofs of forethought; and I will give an instance of it.
He paid for everything which he consumed the market price--no more, no less--and he made his purchases with prudence and forethought.
Many goods of just the same form as the foregoing may not be affording current gratification (except that afforded by thrift and forethought), but are kept because later they will gratify a more intense want or gratify a want better.