vigilance
ˈvɪdʒɪləns
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Definition of vigilance - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
attentionclose and continuous attention to a task
  • Her vigilance ensured the project was error-free.
alertness watchfulness
2.
alertnessalert watchfulness to avoid danger
  • Vigilance is crucial for security personnel.
alertness watchfulness
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Expressions with vigilance

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continuous state of being watchful and alert
The security team maintained constant vigilance throughout the event.
group of citizens enforcing order where legal system is absent or weak
The vigilance committee took action when the sheriff failed.
member of a self-appointed group maintaining order
The vigilance man patrolled the neighborhood, ensuring safety..

Origin of vigilance

Latin, vigilantia (watchfulness)

Terms with vigilance included in their meaning

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vigilance
watch something or someone very carefully
vigilance
stay watchful or alert during the night without sleeping
vigilance
watching carefully for something or someone
vigilance
the quality of being watchful and ready
vigilance
stay alert and watch carefully for something or someone
vigilance
be less cautious or vigilant than usual
vigilance
remain vigilant or watchful for something
caution vigilance
stay careful and alert to possible danger

Examples of vigilance in a sentence

  • The lifeguard's vigilance saved a child from drowning.
  • Constant vigilance is required to prevent cyber attacks.
  • Vigilance helped the lifeguard spot the drowning swimmer.

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  1. French:vigilance, ...
  2. German:Wachsamkeit, ...
  3. Italian:vigilanza, attenzione, ...
  4. Spanish:vigilancia, alerta, ...
  5. Portuguese:vigilância, cautela, ...
  6. Chinese:警惕, ...
  7. Japanese:警戒, 用心, ...
  8. Arabic:يَقَظَة, حَذَر, ...
  9. Hebrew:עֵרָנוּת, דְּרִיכוּת, ...
  10. Russian:бдительность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пильність, настороженість, ...
  12. Hindi:सतर्कता, जागरूकता, ...

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