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at·ten·tion  ([image]-t[image]n[image]sh[image]n)
n.
1. Concentration of the mental powers upon an object; a close or careful observing or listening.
2. The ability or power to concentrate mentally.
3. Observant consideration; notice: Your suggestion has come to our attention.
4. Consideration or courtesy: attention to others' feelings.
5. attentions Acts of courtesy, consideration, or gallantry, especially by a suitor.
6. A military posture, with the body erect, eyes to the front, arms at the sides, and heels together.
interj.
Used as a command to assume an erect military posture.
[Middle English attencioun, from Latin attenti[image], attenti[image]n-, from attentus, past participle of attendere, to heed; see attend.]
at·ten[image]tion·al adj.
attention
Noun
1. concentrated direction of the mind
2. consideration, notice, or observation
3. detailed care or treatment
4. the alert position in military drill
5. attentions acts of courtesy: the attentions of men seemed to embarrass her
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun 1. attentionattention - the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
attending
basic cognitive process - cognitive processes involved in obtaining and storing knowledge
attentiveness, heed, paying attention, regard - paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people); "his attentiveness to her wishes"; "he spends without heed to the consequences"
clock-watching - paying excessive attention to the clock (in anticipation of stopping work)
ear - attention to what is said; "he tried to get her ear"
eye - attention to what is seen; "he tried to catch her eye"
notice, observance, observation - the act of noticing or paying attention; "he escaped the notice of the police"
notice - polite or favorable attention; "his hard work soon attracted the teacher's notice"
inattention - lack of attention
2. attentionattention - the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needs constant attention"
care, tending, aid
hair care, haircare, hairdressing - care for the hair: the activity of washing or cutting or curling or arranging the hair
work - activity directed toward making or doing something; "she checked several points needing further work"
maternalism - motherly care; behavior characteristic of a mother; the practice of acting as a mother does toward her children
baby sitting, babysitting - the work of a baby sitter; caring for children when their parents are not home
pet sitting - the work of a pet sitter; caring for pets in their own home while their owners are away from home
dental care - care for the teeth
first aid - emergency care given before regular medical aid can be obtained
treatment, intervention - care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
incubation - maintaining something at the most favorable temperature for its development
livery - the care (feeding and stabling) of horses for pay
manicure - professional care for the hands and fingernails
pedicure - professional care for the feet and toenails
nourishment - the act of nourishing; "her nourishment of the orphans saved many lives"
nursing - the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
tender loving care, TLC - considerate and solicitous care; "young children need lots of TLC"
nurturance - physical and emotional care and nourishment
personal care - care for someone who is disabled or is otherwise unable to care for themselves; can including bathing and cooking and managing bodily functions
skin care, skincare - care for the skin
faith cure, faith healing - care provided through prayer and faith in God
tree surgery - treatment of damaged or decaying trees
healthcare, health care - the preservation of mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession
3. attention - a general interest that leads people to want to know more; "She was the center of attention"
attractive feature, magnet, attractor, attracter, attraction - a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts; "flowers are an attractor for bees"
enhancer, foil - anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities; "pretty girls like plain friends as foils"
4. attention - a courteous act indicating affection; "she tried to win his heart with her many attentions"
courtesy - a courteous or respectful or considerate act
5. attention - the faculty or power of mental concentration; "keeping track of all the details requires your complete attention"
faculty, mental faculty, module - one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
engrossment, immersion, absorption, concentration - complete attention; intense mental effort
mental note - special attention with intent to remember; "he made a mental note to send her flowers"
alertness, vigilance, watchfulness, wakefulness - the process of paying close and continuous attention; "wakefulness, watchfulness, and bellicosity make a good hunter"; "vigilance is especially susceptible to fatigue"
6. attention - a motionless erect stance with arms at the sides and feet together; assumed by military personnel during drill or review; "the troops stood at attention"
stance - standing posture
armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker"
attention
noun 1. thinking, thought, mind, notice, consideration, concentration, observation, scrutiny, heed, deliberation, contemplation, thoughtfulness, attentiveness, intentness, heedfulness
noun 2. care, support, concern, treatment, looking after, succour, ministration
noun 3. awareness, regard, notice, recognition, consideration, observation, consciousness << OPPOSITE inattention
plural noun 4. courtesy, compliments, regard, respect, care, consideration, deference, politeness, civility, gallantry, mindfulness, assiduities << OPPOSITE discourtesy
[image] Translations

attention [əˈtɛnʃən] n → atención f
excl (MIL) → ¡firme(s)!;
for the attention of... (ADMIN) → a la atención de...;
it has come to my attention that ... → me he enterado de que ...
attention [əˈtɛnʃən] n → attention f;
attentions → attentions fpl, prévenances fpl excl (Mil) → garde-à-vous!;
at attention (Mil) → au garde-à-vous;
for the attention of (Admin) → à l'attention de;
it has come to my attention that ... → je constate que ...
attention [əˈtɛnʃən] n → Aufmerksamkeit f;
(care) → Fürsorge f
excl (Mil) → Achtung!;
attentions npl (acts of courtesy) → Aufmerksamkeiten pl;
for the attention of ... → zu Händen von ...;
it has come to my attention that ... → ich bin darauf aufmerksam geworden, dass ...;
to stand to or at attention (Mil) → stillstehen
attention [əˈtɛnʃən] n → attenzione f;
attentions → premure fpl; attenzioni fpl;
attention! (MIL) → attenti!;
at attention (MIL) → sull'attenti;
for the attention of (ADMIN) → per l'attenzione di;
it has come to my attention that ... → sono venuto a conoscenza (del fatto) che ...
attention
n attention [əˈtenʃən]
1 notice He tried to attract my attention; Pay attention to your teacher! aandag إنْتÙباه внимание pozornost, pozor opmærksomhed die Aufmerksamkeit Ï€Ïοσοχή atención tähelepanu توجه huomio attention תְּשוּמַת לֵב धà¥à¤¯à¤¾à¤¨ pozor figyelem perhatian athygli attenzione æ³¨æ„ ì£¼ì˜ dÄ—mesys uzmanÄ«ba perhatian aandacht oppmerksomhet uwaga atenção atenÅ£ie внимание pozor, pozornosÅ¥ pozornost privući pažnju; obratiti pažnju uppmärksamhet ความสนใจ dikkat æ³¨æ„ ÑƒÐ²Ð°Ð³Ð° ØªÙˆØ¬Û sá»± chú ý 注æ„
2 care That broken leg needs urgent attention. aandag عÙنايَه грижа oÅ¡etÅ™ení behandling; pleje die Behandlung φÏοντίδα cuidado hoolitsus مراقبت huolenpito soins טִפּוּל @@@טִיפּוּל$$$ सावधानी briga ellátás, kezelés perawatan umönnun cure 手当 ëŒë´„, ë°°ë ¤ priežiÅ«ra gÄdÄ«ba; kopÅ¡ana rawatan verzorging stell troska, opieka cuidado îngrijire уход, помощь oÅ¡etrenie skrb, nega nega vÃ¥rd à¸à¸²à¸£à¸”ูà¹à¸¥ bakım 留心 Ð¿Ñ–ÐºÐ»ÑƒÐ²Ð°Ð½Ð½Ñ ØªÙˆØ¬Û sá»± chăm sóc 留心
3 concentration of the mind His attention wanders. aandag, aandagspan إنْتÙباه внимание pozornost opmærksomhed die Aufmerksamkeit Ï€Ïοσήλωση, Ï€Ïοσοχή atención tähelepanu حواس؛ توجه tarkkaavaisuus attention קֶשֶב à¤à¤•à¤¾à¤—à¥à¤°à¤¤à¤¾ koncentracija figyelem perhatian athygli attenzione 注æ„力 주ì˜, 관심 dÄ—mesys, susikaupimas uzmanÄ«ba perhatian aandacht konsentrasjon skupienie, uwaga atenção atenÅ£ie внимание pozornosÅ¥ zbranost prestati obraćati pažnju uppmärksamhet ความสนใจ ilgi, dikkat 注æ„力 увага Ø°ÛÙ†ÛŒ ارتکاز sá»± tập trung 注æ„力
4 (in the army etc) a position in which one stands very straight with hands by the sides and feet together He stood to attention. op aandag يَكون ÙÙŠ وَضع الإنْتÙباه мирно pozor, v pozoru stÃ¥ ret stillstehen σε στάση Ï€Ïοσοχής posición de firmes valvel خبر دار asennossa (au) garde-à-vous עֲמִידַת ×“×•Ö¹× à¤šà¥Œà¤•à¤¸ stav mirno vigyázzállás sikap sempurna réttstaða attenti æ°—ã‚’ã¤ã‘ã®å§¿å‹¢ 차려(ì˜ ìžì„¸) „ramiai“ miera stÄja berdiri tegak houding giv akt! baczność sentido poziÅ£ie de drepÅ£i положение Ñмирно v pozore mirno stav “mirno†givakt à¸à¸²à¸£à¸¢à¸·à¸™à¸•à¸£à¸‡à¸‚องนายทหาร hazırol 立正姿勢 Ñтрунко Ùوج میں Ûوشیار Ûونے یا سیدھا کھڑا Ûونے Ú©ÛŒ حالت tÆ° thế đứng nghiêm 立正姿势
adj atˈtentive [-tiv]
giving attention The children were very attentive when the teacher was speaking; attentive to her needs. aandagtig ÙŠÙŽÙ‚Ùظ ØŒ Ù…ÙنْتَبÙه، Ù…Ùسْتَمْع جَيّÙداً внимателен pozorný opmærksom aufmerksam Ï€Ïοσηλωμένος atento tähelepanelik متوجه tarkkaavainen attentif (à) קָשוּב चौकस pozoran figyelmes penuh perhatian umhyggjusamur, hugulsamur attento 注æ„深ㄠ주ì˜ê¹Šì€, 정중한 dÄ—mesingas uzmanÄ«gs beri perhatian oplettend oppmerksom, pÃ¥passelig uważny, troskliwy atento atent; grijuliu внимательный pozorný pozoren pažljiv uppmärksam, tillmötesgÃ¥ende ใส่ใจ dikkatli, özen gösteren 注æ„çš„ уважний Ù…ØªÙˆØ¬Û chăm chú 注æ„çš„
adv atˈtentively [-tiv-]
They listened attentively. aandagtig بÙيَقَظَة، بÙانْتÙباه внимателно pozornÄ› opmærksomt aufmerksam Ï€Ïοσηλωμένα, με Ï€Ïοσοχή atentamente tähelepanelikult با توجه Ùˆ دقت tarkkaavaisesti attentivement בְּקֶשֶב רָב धà¥à¤¯à¤¾à¤¨à¤ªà¥‚रà¥à¤µà¤• pozorno figyelmesen penuh perhatian með athygli attentamente 注æ„æ·±ã 주ì˜ê¹Šê²Œ dÄ—mesingai uzmanÄ«gi penuh perhatian aandachtig oppmerksomt uważnie atentamente atent внимательно pozorne pozorno pažljivo uppmärksamt อย่างตั้งอà¸à¸•à¸±à¹‰à¸‡à¹ƒà¸ˆ dikkatle, ilgiyle 注æ„地 уважно ØªÙˆØ¬Û Ø³Û’ ØŒ دھیان سے chăm chú 注æ„地
n atˈtentiveness
aandagtigheid يَقَظَه، إنْتÙباه внимание pozornost opmærksomhed die Aufmerksamkeit Ï€Ïοσήλωση atención tähelepanu دقت؛ توجه tarkkaavaisuus prévenance(s) תְשוּמַת לֵב धà¥à¤¯à¤¾à¤¨ pozornost figyelem perhatian umhyggja attenzione 注æ„深㕠조심성 dÄ—mesingumas uzmanÄ«gums memberikan penuh perhatian oplettendheid oppmerksomhet uwaga, dbaÅ‚ość atenção atenÅ£ie внимательноÑÑ‚ÑŒ pozornosÅ¥ pozornost pažljivost; predusretljivost uppmärksamhet, artighet ความสนใจ dikkat, özen æ³¨æ„ ÑƒÐ²Ð°Ð¶Ð½Ñ–ÑÑ‚ÑŒ Ù…ØªÙˆØ¬Û ÛÙˆ Ù†Û’ Ú©ÛŒ حالت sá»± chăm chú 注æ„


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