[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

circumspection \cir`cumspec"tion\, n. l. circumspectio.
   attention to all the facts and circumstances of a case;
   caution; watchfulness.
   1913 webster

         with silent circumspection, unespied.    --milton.

   syn: caution; prudence; watchfulness; deliberation;
        thoughtfulness; wariness; forecast.
        1913 webster

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

circumspection
     n 1: knowing how to avoid embarrassment or distress; "the
          servants showed great tact and discretion" syn: discretion,
           discreetness, prudence
     2: the trait of being circumspect and prudent syn: caution
see also:
discretion discreetness prudence caution 

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