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preventive

/prɪˈvɛntɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does preventive mean?

adjective

Relating to or intended to prevent something from happening or to protect against something.

Example

"The company implemented preventive measures to reduce the risk of data breaches."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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