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attention
attention
/əˈtɛnʃən/
noun
(
)
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
(
)
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
(
)
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
(
)
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
(
)
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
(
)
(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
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