C2nounformalacademic
US/ˈkæv.i.ɑːt/
UK/ˈkæv.i.æt/
a warning or condition that should be considered before accepting something
In context
The results are encouraging, with one important caveat: the sample was very small.
The author adds the caveat that the findings may not apply to adults.
Good academic writing presents claims with suitable caveats rather than absolute certainty.
Words that go with caveat
adjective + noun
- important caveatThere is an important caveat: the data come from one city only.
- major caveatThe major caveat is that the survey relied on self-reporting.
- big caveatThe plan looks good, with one big caveat: the cost.
- several caveatsThe authors list several caveats at the end of the paper.
verb + noun
- add a caveatI should add a caveat about the age of these figures.