as in warning
formal
something (such as a piece of advice) that should be remembered when one is doing or thinking about something
Her stock tips always came with a caveat: that the market is impossible to predict with absolute accuracy.
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But using plastic to pay for tuition comes with a number of caveats that experts say likely outweigh any benefits.
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Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 4 Sep. 2024
Scientists think seed and vegetable oils can be healthy, with some important caveats.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 15 Aug. 2024
The only caveat to be aware of is that the sweater is hand-wash only, so keep that in mind for laundry day.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 13 Aug. 2024
The powers is like a little caveat that is just there.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Aug. 2024
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Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 4 Sep. 2024
Scientists think seed and vegetable oils can be healthy, with some important caveats.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 15 Aug. 2024
The only caveat to be aware of is that the sweater is hand-wash only, so keep that in mind for laundry day.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 13 Aug. 2024
The powers is like a little caveat that is just there.
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Aug. 2024
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