preventative
adjective
uk/prɪˈventətɪv/us→preventive
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Early detection of downy mildew and immediate orpreventativefungicide application is imperative for the control of this disease.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Preventativestrategies include credentialing, appealing for suspended judgment, pre-disclosure, pre-apology, hedging, and disclaimers.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Punishment for long past sins is not a legitimate basis for imposing a forward-lookingpreventativemeasure that has already served its purpose.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.A specificpreventativeapproach includes progressive resistance training, which is safe and effective for the elderly.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.Clients are also able to receive help in terms of fatherhood classes, resume writing,preventativehealth education, and other services.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.As apreventativemeasure, such products may be rubbed onto the affected area as needed (often every other day) to prevent dry skin.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.During the drydock, the ship was raised out of the water, her hull was cleaned and inspected, and corrective andpreventativemaintenance was performed.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.The doubling up of walls and ceilings was apreventativemeasure meant to stop the walls from collapsing in the event of a direct hit.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.This can be done through reform provisions that encourage employers to play a greater role inpreventativecare.
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This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.This would provide basic health care which contains medical, dental, vision, mental health care, addiction treatment, andpreventativecare by any licensed provider.
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