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Difference Between Deposit and Caution

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Deposit

A sum of money paid into a bank or building society account
Cash funds which are an alternative to bank or building society deposits

Caution

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes
Anyone receiving a suspect package should exercise extreme caution

Deposit

A sum payable as a first instalment on the purchase of something or as a pledge for a contract, the balance being payable later
We've saved enough for a deposit on a house

Caution

An amusing or surprising person
‘You're a caution, you are,’ she said

Deposit

A layer or mass of accumulated matter
The deposits of salt on the paintwork
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Caution

Say something as a warning
‘Be careful now,’ he cautioned
The Chancellor cautioned that economic uncertainties remained

Deposit

The action of placing something in a specified place
I'd like to make a deposit
The deposit of a thesis in a library gives no guarantee of copyright protection

Caution

Careful forethought to avoid danger or harm.

Deposit

Put or set down (something or someone) in a specific place
He deposited a pile of school books on the kitchen table

Caution

Close attention or vigilance to minimize risk
The car proceeded over the rickety bridge with caution.
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Deposit

Place (something) somewhere for safekeeping
A vault in which guests may deposit valuable property

Caution

Prudence or restraint in action or decision
Advised caution in choosing a school.

Deposit

To put or set down; place.

Caution

A warning or admonishment, especially to take heed
I received a caution from the doctor about fat in my diet.

Deposit

To lay down or leave behind by a natural process
Layers of sediment that were deposited on the ocean floor.
Glaciers that deposited their debris as they melted.

Caution

A cautious action; a precaution
The climbers took the necessary cautions in preparing for the ascent.

Deposit

To give over or entrust for safekeeping.

Caution

(Informal) One that is striking or alarming.

Deposit

To put (money) in a bank or financial account.

Caution

To warn or admonish
Cautioned him not to go swimming alone.
Cautioned that the findings were not conclusive.

Deposit

To give as partial payment or security.

Caution

To give a warning or admonishment
Cautioned against overeating.

Deposit

To become deposited; settle.

Caution

Prudence when faced with, or when expecting to face, danger; care taken in order to avoid risk or harm.
Take caution
Have caution
Exercise great caution
Utmost caution is required when travelling in this dangerous neighbourhood
Act with caution

Deposit

Something, such as money, that is entrusted for safekeeping, as in a bank.

Caution

A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided.
The guideline expressed caution against excessive radiographic imaging.

Deposit

The condition of being deposited
Funds on deposit with a broker.

Caution

Security; guaranty; bail.

Deposit

A partial or initial payment of a cost or debt
Left a $100 deposit toward the purchase of a stereo system.

Caution

(dated) One who draws attention or causes astonishment by their behaviour.
Oh, that boy, he's a caution! He does make me laugh.

Deposit

A sum of money given as security for an item acquired for temporary use.

Caution

(law) A formal warning given as an alternative to prosecution in minor cases.

Deposit

A depository.

Caution

(soccer) A yellow card.

Deposit

(Geology) A concentration of mineral matter or sediment in a layer, vein, or pocket
Iron ore deposits.
Rich deposits of oil and natural gas.

Caution

(transitive) To warn; to alert, advise that caution is warranted.

Deposit

(Physiology) An accumulation of organic or inorganic material, such as a lipid or mineral, in a body tissue, structure, or fluid.

Caution

(soccer) To give a yellow card

Deposit

A sediment or precipitate that has settled out of a solution.

Caution

A careful attention to the probable effects of an act, in order that failure or harm may be avoided; prudence in regard to danger; provident care; wariness.

Deposit

A coating or crust left on a surface, as by evaporation or electrolysis.

Caution

Security; guaranty; bail.
The Parliament would yet give his majesty sufficient caution that the war should be prosecuted.

Deposit

(geology) Sediment or rock that is not native to its present location or is different from the surrounding material. Sometimes refers to ore or gems.

Caution

Precept or warning against evil of any kind; exhortation to wariness; advice; injunction.
In way of caution I must tell you.

Deposit

That which is placed anywhere, or in anyone's hands, for safekeeping; something entrusted to the care of another.

Caution

A pledge, bond, or other security for the performance of an obligation either in or out of judicial proceedings; the promise or contract of one not for himself but another; security.

Deposit

(banking) Money placed in an account.

Caution

To give notice of danger to; to warn; to exhort [one] to take heed.
You cautioned me against their charms.

Deposit

Anything left behind on a surface.
A mineral deposit
A deposit of seaweed on the shore
A deposit of jam on my countertop

Caution

The trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger;
A man of caution

Deposit

(finance) A sum of money or other asset given as an initial payment, to show good faith, or to reserve something for purchase.
They put down a deposit on the apartment.

Caution

A warning against certain acts;
A caveat against unfair practices

Deposit

A sum of money given as a security for a borrowed item, which will be given back when the item is returned, e.g. a bottle deposit or can deposit

Caution

Judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger;
He exercised caution in opening the door
He handled the vase with care

Deposit

A place of deposit; a depository.

Caution

The trait of being circumspect and prudent

Deposit

(transitive) To lay down; to place; to put.
A crocodile deposits her eggs in the sand.
The waters deposited a rich alluvium.

Caution

Warn strongly; put on guard

Deposit

To lay up or away for safekeeping; to put up; to store.
To deposit goods in a warehouse

Deposit

To entrust one's assets to the care of another. Sometimes done as collateral.

Deposit

(transitive) To put money or funds into an account.
I had to deposit two months' rent into my landlord's account before he gave me the keys.

Deposit

To lay aside; to rid oneself of.

Deposit

To lay down; to place; to put; to let fall or throw down (as sediment); as, a crocodile deposits her eggs in the sand; the waters deposited a rich alluvium.
The fear is deposited in conscience.

Deposit

To lay up or away for safe keeping; to put up; to store; as, to deposit goods in a warehouse.

Deposit

To lodge in some one's hands for safe keeping; to commit to the custody of another; to intrust; esp., to place in a bank, as a sum of money subject to order.

Deposit

To lay aside; to rid one's self of.
If what is written prove useful to you, to the depositing that which I can not but deem an error.

Deposit

That which is deposited, or laid or thrown down; as, a deposit in a flue; especially, matter precipitated from a solution (as the siliceous deposits of hot springs), or that which is mechanically deposited (as the mud, gravel, etc., deposits of a river).
The deposit already formed affording to the succeeding portion of the charged fluid a basis.

Deposit

A natural occurrence of a useful mineral under the conditions to invite exploitation.

Deposit

That which is placed anywhere, or in any one's hands, for safe keeping; something intrusted to the care of another; esp., money lodged with a bank or banker, subject to order; anything given as pledge or security.

Deposit

A bailment of money or goods to be kept gratuitously for the bailor.

Deposit

A place of deposit; a depository.

Deposit

The phenomenon of sediment or gravel accumulating

Deposit

Matter deposited by some natural process

Deposit

The natural process of laying down a deposit of something

Deposit

Money deposited in a bank

Deposit

A partial payment made at the time of purchase; the balance to be paid later

Deposit

Money given as security for an article acquired for temporary use;
His deposit was refunded when he returned the car

Deposit

A payment given as a guarantee that an obligation will be met

Deposit

A facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping

Deposit

The act of putting something somewhere

Deposit

Fix, force, or implant;
Lodge a bullet in the table

Deposit

Put into a bank account;
She deposites her paycheck every month

Deposit

Put (something somewhere) firmly;
She posited her hand on his shoulder
Deposit the suitcase on the bench
Fix your eyes on this spot

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