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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024at•ten•tion /n. əˈtɛnʃən; interj. əˌtɛnˈʃʌn/USA pronunciation n. - the act of using the mind to concentrate on something:[uncountable]listening with rapt attention to the speech.
- [uncountable] thoughtful consideration with a view to action: I promise to give that matter my personal attention.
- [uncountable] kindness, courtesy, or high regard: lavished attention on the guests.
- attentions, [plural] acts of courtesy or devotion that show affection:little attentions he bestowed on his wife.
- Military[uncountable] a position of standing with body erect, eyes forward, arms to the sides, and heels together.
interj. - (used as a command to come to a position of attention).
- pay attention (to), give full thought, consideration, or notice to: [no object]Pay attention while I show you what to do.[pay + ~ + to + object]Pay attention to your driving!
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024at•ten•tion (n. ə ten′shən;interj. ə ten′shun′),USA pronunciation n. - the act or faculty of attending, esp. by directing the mind to an object.
- Psychology
- a concentration of the mind on a single object or thought, esp. one preferentially selected from a complex, with a view to limiting or clarifying receptivity by narrowing the range of stimuli.
- a state of consciousness characterized by such concentration.
- a capacity to maintain selective or sustained concentration.
- observant care;
consideration:Individual attention is given to each child. - civility or courtesy:attention to a guest.
- notice or awareness:His deliberate cough caught the waiter's attention.
- attentions, acts of courtesy or devotion indicating affection, as in courtship.
- Militaryan erect position with eyes to the front, arms to the sides, and heels together (often used as a command).
- Latin attentiōn- (stem of attentiō). See attent, -ion
- Middle English attencioun 1325–75
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged awareness, consciousness, watchfulness, alertness, mindfulness, heed.
- 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged deference, politeness, regard; respect, homage.
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