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Definition of Vigilance
1. Noun. The process of paying close and continuous attention. "Vigilance is especially susceptible to fatigue"
Exact synonyms: Alertness, Wakefulness, Watchfulness
Generic synonyms: Attention
Specialized synonyms: Jealousy
Derivative terms: Alert, Vigilant, Wakeful, Watchful
Generic synonyms: Attention
Specialized synonyms: Jealousy
Derivative terms: Alert, Vigilant, Wakeful, Watchful
2. Noun. Vigilant attentiveness. "He keeps a weather eye open for trouble"
Exact synonyms: Watchfulness, Weather Eye
Generic synonyms: Attentiveness
Derivative terms: Vigilant, Watchful
Generic synonyms: Attentiveness
Derivative terms: Vigilant, Watchful
Definition of Vigilance
1. n. The quality or state of being vigilant; forbearance of sleep; wakefulness.
2. n. The quality or state of being vigilant; forbearance of sleep; wakefulness.
Definition of Vigilance
1. Noun. Alert watchfulness. ¹
2. Noun. Close and continuous attention. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Vigilance
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Vigilance
1. Wakefulness, watchfulness, arousal. Origin: L. Vigilantia This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)