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   attention

   /əˈtɛnʃn/

   noun

   • 1. notice taken of someone or something; the regarding of someone or something as interesting or important: "he drew attention to three spelling mistakes" Similar awarenessnoticeobservationconsciousnessheedrecognitionregardscrutinysurveillanceattentivenesscuriosityinquisitiveness
   • ▪ the mental faculty of considering or taking notice of someone or something: "he turned his attention to the educational system"
   • 2. the action of dealing with or taking special care of someone or something: "her business needed her attention" Similar observationattentivenessintentnessnoticeconcentrationheedheedfulnessmindfulnessregardscrutinycontemplationconsiderationdeliberationthoughtthinkingstudyinginvestigationactioncaretreatmenttherapyministrationsuccourreliefsupportaidhelpassistanceservice
   • ▪ things done to express interest in or please someone: "she felt flattered by his attentions" Similar courtesycivilitypolitenessrespectgallantryurbanitydeferencecomplimentflatteryblandishmentoverturesuggestionapproachsuitpasswooingcourting
   • 3. a position assumed by a soldier, standing very straight with the feet together and the arms straight down the sides of the body: "Saunders stood stolidly to attention"
   • ▪ an order to assume a straight standing position.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin attentio(n-), from the verb attendere (see attend).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishATTENTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to watch, listen to, or think about something or someone carefully or with interest: If you don't pay attention now, you'll get it all wrong later. See more. the centre of attention. the thing or person that a lot of people notice: He likes telling jokes and being the centre of attention at parties. See more. attentions [ plural ]

3. www.verywellmind.com › what-is-attention-2795009How Psychologists Define Attention - Verywell Mind

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   Nov 10, 2022 · Attention plays a critical role in almost every area of life including school, work, and relationships. It allows people to focus on information in order to create memories. It also allows people to avoid distractions so that they can focus on and complete specific tasks.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › attentionAttention Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : a condition of readiness for such attention involving especially a selective narrowing or focusing of consciousness and receptivity. Students, do I have your attention? 2. : observation, notice. especially : consideration with a view to action. a problem requiring prompt attention. 3. a. : an act of civility or courtesy especially in courtship.

5. www.britannica.com › science › attentionAttention | Definition, Theories, Aspects, & Facts | Britannica

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   attention, in psychology, the concentration of awareness on some phenomenon to the exclusion of other stimuli. Attention is awareness of the here and now in a focal and perceptive way.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AttentionAttention - Wikipedia

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   Attention or focus, is the concentration of awareness on some phenomenon to the exclusion of other stimuli. [1] . It is the selective concentration on discrete information, either subjectively or objectively.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishATTENTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you bring something to someone's attention or draw their attention to it, you tell them about it or make them notice it. If we don't keep bringing this to the attention of the people, nothing will be done.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishATTENTION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   ATTENTION definition: 1. the state of watching, listening to, or thinking about something carefully or with interest: 2…. Learn more.