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vigilance
noun vig·i·lance \ˈvi-jə-lən(t)s\
Definition of VIGILANCE
: the quality or state of being vigilant
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First Known Use of VIGILANCE
1533
Related to VIGILANCE
- Synonyms
- alert, alertness, attentiveness, qui vive, red alert, watch, watchfulness
VIGILANCE Defined for Kids
vigilance
noun vig·i·lance \ˈvi-jə-ləns\
Definition of VIGILANCE for Kids
: the quality or state of staying alert especially to possible danger <The guards maintained their vigilance in watching for intruders.>
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vigilance
noun vig·i·lance \ˈvij-ə-lən(t)s\
Medical Definition of VIGILANCE
: the quality or state of being wakeful and alert : degree of wakefulness or responsiveness to stimuli
—vig·i·lant \-lənt\ adjective
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