Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

prudential

[proo-den-shuhl] / pruˈdɛn ʃəl /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

More than ever, we need leaders with strong moral character, personal discipline and the ability to model prudential choices about when and how to use such a powerful technology.

From Salon • Nov. 29, 2025

OSFI, an independent government agency responsible for prudential regulation and the supervision of the country’s banks, said financial markets have to date adjusted to the new operating environment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

“Every jurisdiction and prudential consideration calls for this court to allow the appeal to proceed first in the D.C. Circuit. ‘Haste makes waste’ is an old adage.

From Washington Times • Dec. 21, 2023

China's central bank and foreign exchange regulator raised the cross-border macro prudential adjustment ratio for corporates and financial institutions to 1.5 from 1.25, making it easier for domestic firms to raise funds from overseas markets.

From Reuters • Aug. 22, 2023

Books":— "Whilst the prudential and economical tone of society starves the imagination, affronted Nature gets such indemnity as she may.

From The English Novel And the Principle of its Development by Lanier, Sidney