noun
- careful consideration of circumstances and potential consequences before acting; cautious judgment
Usage: formal
Examples
- The CEO approached the merger with great circumspection.
- Her circumspection in financial matters saved the company from bankruptcy.
- The judge’s circumspection was evident in his carefully worded ruling.
- Military leaders must act with circumspection during international crises.
- The doctor’s circumspection prevented a potentially dangerous misdiagnosis.
- Investment decisions require circumspection in volatile markets.