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View usage for: vigilance in British English (ˈvɪdʒɪləns) noun1. the fact, quality, or condition of being vigilant 2. the abnormal state or condition of being unable to sleep vigilance in American English (ˈvɪdʒələns) noun the quality or state of being vigilant; watchfulness Word origin Fr < L vigilantiaExamples of 'vigilance' in a sentencevigilance Psychotic depression; remorse over killing Doyle; saved from suicide by the vigilance of heroic landing staff.Donald Sinclair -- once a journalist and now a politician -- had assessed, as James McGregor had, the vigilance of the media. Synonyms of 'vigilance'watchfulness, alertness, caution, observance More Synonyms of vigilance Definition careful attention a problem that requires constant vigilance Synonyms watchfulness observance attentiveness carefulness Additional synonymsfeelings of greater alertness and ability to concentrate Synonyms watchfulness, vigilance, agility, wariness, quickness, liveliness, readiness, circumspection, attentiveness, spiritedness, briskness, nimbleness, perceptiveness, carefulness, sprightliness, promptitude, activeness, heedfulness Definition care or prudence, esp. in the face of danger Drivers are urged to exercise extreme caution in icy weather. Synonyms care, discretion, heed, prudence, vigilance, alertness, forethought, circumspection, watchfulness, belt and braces, carefulness, heedfulness Handling difficult customers requires tact and circumspection. Synonyms caution, care, discretion, prudence, wariness, keeping your head down, canniness, chariness - view
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