alertness | ||
1. | [ noun ] the process of paying close and continuous attention | |
Synonyms: | vigilance watchfulness | |
Related terms: | attention jealousy | |
2. | [ noun ] a state of readiness to respond | |
Synonyms: | alerting | |
Examples: | "alerting was indicated by the desynchronization of the EEG" |
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Related terms: | arousal | |
3. | [ noun ] lively attentiveness | |
Synonyms: | on_the_qui_vive | |
Related terms: | attentiveness | |
Similar spelling: |
alertly |