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    vigilance
    /ˈvɪdʒɪləns/

    noun

    • 1. the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties: "security duties that demand long hours of vigilance"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVIGILANCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    VIGILANCE definition: 1. more careful attention, especially in order to notice possible danger: 2. more careful…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › vigilanceVigilance Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : the quality or state of being vigilant. Synonyms. alertness. attentiveness. qui vive. red alert. watchfulness. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of vigilance in a Sentence. eternal vigilance is the price of freedom.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryVIGILANCE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    VIGILANCE meaning: 1. more careful attention, especially in order to notice possible danger: 2. more careful…. Learn more.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVIGILANCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    2 meanings: 1. the fact, quality, or condition of being vigilant 2. the abnormal state or condition of being unable to sleep.... Click for more definitions.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › vigilanceVIGILANCE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Vigilance is the noun form of the adjective vigilant, meaning watchful or alert. Vigilance is often used when talking about keeping something out or in—whether that means keeping mistakes out of your work, robbers out of your home, or the dog inside the house.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › vigilanceVigilance - definition of vigilance by The Free Dictionary

    noun. 1. The act of carefully watching: lookout, surveillance, vigil, watch. Idiom: watch and ward. 2. The condition of being alert: alertness, wakefulness, wariness, watchfulness. The American Heritage® Roget's Thesaurus.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVIGILANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    VIGILANT definition: 1. always being careful to notice things, especially possible danger: 2. always being careful to…. Learn more.

  9. www.thesaurus.com › browse › vigilance19 Synonyms & Antonyms for VIGILANCE | Thesaurus.com

    Find 19 different ways to say VIGILANCE, along with antonyms, related words, and example sentences at Thesaurus.com.

  10. www.thefreedictionary.com › vigilenceVigilence - definition of vigilence by The Free Dictionary

    noun. 1. The act of carefully watching: lookout, surveillance, vigil, watch. Idiom: watch and ward. 2. The condition of being alert: alertness, wakefulness, wariness, watchfulness.

  11. www.definitions.net › definition › vigilanceWhat does vigilance mean? - Definitions.net

    Vigilance refers to the state of being watchful, alert and attentive, especially for signs of danger, difficulties, or irregularities. It involves maintaining careful, continuous observation, often in order to prevent problems or respond swiftly to any changes in the environment or situation. Webster Dictionary Rate this definition: 1.7 / 3 votes.