Definition of vigilance Vigilance

/vɪˈʤʌlʌns/ - [vijuluns] - vig•i•lance

We found 9 definitions of vigilance from 5 different sources.

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What does vigilance mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

vigilance - the process of paying close and continuous attention; "wakefulness, watchfulness, and bellicosity make a good hunter"; "vigilance is especially susceptible to fatigue"
  watchfulness, wakefulness, alertness
  attention a courteous act indicating affection; "she tried to win his heart with her many attentions"
vigilance - vigilant attentiveness; "he keeps a weather eye open for trouble"
  watchfulness, weather eye
  attentiveness the trait of being observant and paying attention
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • vigilance (n.)
    The quality or state of being vigilant; forbearance of sleep; wakefulness.
  • vigilance (n.)
    Watchfulness in respect of danger; care; caution; circumspection.
  • vigilance (n.)
    Guard; watch.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • vigilance
    Close and continuous attention.

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