attention attention /əˈtɛnʃən/

noun

1. () The process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others  ( attending , attention )
   the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
   
2. () The work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something  ( aid , tending , care , attention )
   the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
    No medical care was required
   no medical care was required
    The old car needs constant attention
   the old car needs constant attention
   
3. () A courteous act indicating affection  ( attention )
   a courteous act indicating affection
    She tried to win his heart with her many attentions
   she tried to win his heart with her many attentions
   
4. () A general interest that leads people to want to know more  ( attention )
   a general interest that leads people to want to know more
    She was the center of attention
   She was the center of attention
   
5. () The faculty or power of mental concentration  ( attention )
   the faculty or power of mental concentration
    Keeping track of all the details requires your complete attention
   keeping track of all the details requires your complete attention
   
6. () (military) a motionless erect stance with arms at the sides and feet together; assumed by military personnel during drill or review  ( attention )
   (military) a motionless erect stance with arms at the sides and feet together; assumed by military personnel during drill or review
    The troops stood at attention
   the troops stood at attention