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| 1. | [ noun ] the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others | |
| Synonyms: | attending | |
| Related terms: | inattention basic_cognitive_process eye notice attentiveness notice ear clock-watching attack attend | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the work of caring for or attending to someone or something | |
| Synonyms: | care tending aid | |
| Examples: | "no medical care was required" "the old car needed constant attention" |
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| Related terms: | work treatment first_aid incubation nursing nurturance manicure livery pet_sitting dental_care hair_care pedicure skin_care tender_loving_care nourishment personal_care tree_surgery maternalism faith_healing health_care babysitting care tend | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a general interest that leads people to want to know more | |
| Examples: | "She was the center of attention" |
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| Related terms: | attraction enhancer attend | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a courteous act indicating affection | |
| Examples: | "she tried to win his heart with her many attentions" |
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| Related terms: | courtesy | |
| 5. | [ noun ] the faculty or power of mental concentration | |
| Examples: | "keeping track of all the details requires your complete attention" |
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| Related terms: | faculty concentration watchfulness mental_note attend | |
| 6. | [ noun ] (military) a motionless erect stance with arms at the sides and feet together; assumed by military personnel during drill or review | |
| Examples: | "the troops stood at attention" |
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| Related terms: | stance military attentive inattentive | |
| Similar spelling: |
attentional attenuation attentive attendant attend_to attend attenuator attentively attender attendee attended attenuate attending attenuated attendance |
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