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attention - the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others |
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attending |
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inattention lack of attention
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basic cognitive process cognitive processes involved in obtaining and storing knowledge
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attentiveness,
heed,
paying attention,
regard the trait of being observant and paying attention
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clock-watching paying excessive attention to the clock (in anticipation of stopping work)
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ear the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
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eye a small hole or loop (as in a needle); "the thread wouldn't go through the eye"
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notice,
observance,
observation the act of noticing or paying attention; "he escaped the notice of the police"
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notice the act of noticing or paying attention; "he escaped the notice of the police"
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attention - the faculty or power of mental concentration; "keeping track of all the details requires your complete attention" |
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faculty,
mental faculty,
module one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
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absorption,
concentration,
engrossment,
immersion (chemistry) a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
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mental note special attention with intent to remember; "he made a mental note to send her flowers"
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alertness,
vigilance,
wakefulness,
watchfulness lively attentiveness
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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" |
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stance standing posture
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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"
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attentive (often followed by `to') giving care or attention; "attentive to details"; "the nurse was attentive to her patient"; "an attentive suitor"
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inattentive showing a lack of attention or care; "inattentive students"; "an inattentive babysitter"
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attention - a general interest that leads people to want to know more; "She was the center of attention" |
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attracter,
attraction,
attractive feature,
attractor,
magnet the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts; "her personality held a strange attraction for him"
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enhancer,
foil a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button
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attention - a courteous act indicating affection; "she tried to win his heart with her many attentions" |
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courtesy a courteous or respectful or considerate act
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