preventatively
Before trouble starts
Preventatively means as a precaution, taking action before a problem occurs rather than after: The doctor prescribed antibiotics preventatively.
The word is a longer variant of preventively, formed by adding an extra syllable.
Both mean the same thing, though preventively is more common in formal writing.
Administered immunity booster
- immunizationProtective medical injection
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- checkupRoutine health evaluation
- prophylaxisPreventive medical treatment
hygiene · sanitation · nutrition · supplements · antioxidants · exercise · wellness · antibacterial
State of awaiting something
- planningArranging for future events
- foresightAbility to anticipate futures
- preemptiveActing to forestall
- preparednessState of being equipped
readiness · forward-thinking · strategic · contingency · risk assessment · mitigation · early intervention · forecasting
Network access control system
- encryptionConverting data into code
- antivirusMalware detection program
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
monitoring · backup · intrusion detection · access control · biometrics · passwords · patrol · alarms
Formal assessment of condition
- lubricationCoating to reduce friction
- servicingPerforming routine maintenance
- tune-upRoutine vehicle maintenance
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
cleaning · upkeep · diagnostics · adjustment · overhaul · reconditioning · replacement · scheduling
vaccination
Administered immunity booster
- immunizationProtective medical injection
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- checkupRoutine health evaluation
prophylaxis · hygiene · sanitation · nutrition · supplements · antioxidants · exercise · wellness · antibacterial · antiviral
anticipation
State of awaiting something
- planningArranging for future events
- foresightAbility to anticipate futures
- preemptiveActing to forestall
preparedness · readiness · forward-thinking · strategic · contingency · risk assessment · mitigation · early intervention · forecasting · precautionary
firewall
Network access control system
- encryptionConverting data into code
- antivirusMalware detection program
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
surveillance · monitoring · backup · intrusion detection · access control · biometrics · passwords · patrol · alarms · cybersecurity
inspection
Formal assessment of condition
- lubricationCoating to reduce friction
- servicingPerforming routine maintenance
- tune-upRoutine vehicle maintenance
calibration · cleaning · upkeep · diagnostics · adjustment · overhaul · reconditioning · replacement · scheduling · winterizing
preventativelyreactively
In response to stimulus
responsively · remedially · retroactively · correctively · after the fact
- preventative medicineHealthcare to avert illness
- preventative careHealthcare anticipating future problems
- preventative measuresActions taken to avert harm
- preventative maintenanceScheduled care to avoid failures
- preventative healthMedical focus on avoiding illness