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English noun: vigilance

1. vigilance (cognition) the process of paying close and continuous attention


SamplesWakefulness, watchfulness, and bellicosity make a good hunter.
Vigilance is especially susceptible to fatigue.


Synonymsalertness, wakefulness, watchfulness


Broader (hypernym)attention


Narrower (hyponym)jealousy

2. vigilance (attribute) vigilant attentiveness


SamplesHe keeps a weather eye open for trouble.


Synonymswatchfulness, weather eye


Broader (hypernym)attentiveness









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