Definition of alertness Alertness

/ʌlɚˈtnʌs/ - [ulertnus] - a•lert•ness

We found 6 definitions of alertness from 4 different sources.

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What does alertness mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: alertnesses

alertness - lively attentiveness
  sharp-sightedness, on the qui vive
  attentiveness the trait of being observant and paying attention
alertness - a state of readiness to respond; "alerting was indicated by the desynchronization of the EEG"
  alerting
alertness - the process of paying close and continuous attention; "wakefulness, watchfulness, and bellicosity make a good hunter"; "vigilance is especially susceptible to fatigue"
  watchfulness, wakefulness, vigilance
  attention a courteous act indicating affection; "she tried to win his heart with her many attentions"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • alertness (Noun)
    The quality of being alert or on the alert; briskness; nimbleness; activity.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • alertness (n.)
    The quality of being alert or on the alert; briskness; nimbleness; activity.

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