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vigilance

noun

Simple meaning

Paying close and continuous attention.

Pronunciation

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ˈvɪdʒələns

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Definition

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noun

  1. The process of paying close and continuous attention

  2. Alert watchfulness.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Formality
Technical

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This meaning: The process of paying close and continuous attention

Used this way, vigilance is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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vigilance committeeconstant vigilanceutmost vigilancegreater vigilanceincreased vigilancegreat vigilancevigilance associationvigilance task

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Compound terms

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  • vigilance committeenounCompound term

    A volunteer committee to maintain order where an efficient legal system does not exist.

  • vigilance mannounCompound term

    Member of a vigilance committee.

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  • vigilantenounRelated term

    Member of a vigilance committee.

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