Safeguarding
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Safeguarding is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of safeguard.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of safeguard.
More Meanings
- Synonym of protection.
- (UK, Ireland, formal) Policies and actions for the protection of children and vulnerable adults.
Example Sentences
The necessity of contractual safeguardings in PPPs was emphasized by most interview partners.
We cannot have a culture that sees safeguarding as a separate add-on. It needs to be part of our DNA, as an expression of our love for one another and our commitment to the Gospel.
Word Forms
- safeguardings
Synonyms for safeguarding
Depending on context, synonyms include protection.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include precaution, protection, safekeeping, protect, protective, defend.
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