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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

CIRCUMSPECTION, n. Caution; attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case, and to the natural or probable consequences of a measure, with a view to a correct course of conduct, or to avoid danger.

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

n
1: knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the servants showed great tact and discretion" [syn: discretion, discreetness, circumspection, prudence]
2: the trait of being circumspect and prudent [syn: circumspection, caution]

Merriam Webster's

noun see circumspect

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Circumspection Cir`cum*spec"tion, n. [L. circumspectio.] Attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case; caution; watchfulness. With silent circumspection, unespied. --Milton. Syn: Caution; prudence; watchfulness; deliberation; thoughtfulness; wariness; forecast.

Collin's Cobuild Dictionary

Circumspection is cautious behaviour and a refusal to take risks. (FORMAL) This is a region to be treated with circumspection. = caution, care N-UNCOUNT: oft with N

Soule's Dictionary of English Synonyms

n. Caution, wariness, watchfulness, thoughtfulness, care, vigilance, attention, prudence, discretion, forecast.