attention
/ʌtˈɛnʃʌn/
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Definitions
Noun
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
Noun
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needs constant attention"
Noun
a general interest that leads people to want to know more; "She was the center of attention"
Noun
a courteous act indicating affection; "she tried to win his heart with her many attentions"
Noun
the faculty or power of mental concentration; "keeping track of all the details requires your complete attention"
Noun
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"
More General Terms
attracter
attraction
attractive feature
attractor
basic cognitive process
courtesy
faculty
magnet
mental faculty
module
stance
work
More Specific Terms
absorption
alertness
attentiveness
baby sitting
babysitting
clock-watching
concentration
dental care
ear
engrossment
enhancer
eye
faith cure
faith healing
first aid
foil
hair care
haircare
hairdressing
health care
healthcare
heed
immersion
incubation
intervention
livery
manicure
maternalism
mental note
notice
nourishment
nursing
nurturance
observance
observation
paying attention
pedicure
personal care
pet sitting
regard
skin care
skincare
tender loving care
TLC
treatment
tree surgery
vigilance
wakefulness
watchfulness