vigilance
pronunciation
How to pronounce vigilance in British English:
UK ['vɪdʒɪləns]
How to pronounce vigilance in American English:
US [ˈvɪdʒələns]
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- Noun:
- the process of paying close and continuous attention
- vigilant attentiveness
Word Origin
- vigilance (n.)
- 1560s, from Middle French vigilance (16c.), from Latin vigilantia "wakefulness, watchfulness, attention," from vigil "watchful, awake" (see vigil). Related: Vigilancy (1530s).
Example
- 1. But the findings emphasize the need for continued vigilance .
- 2. So blatter promised tireless vigilance against this evil as well .
- 3. He insists the big four have greatly increased their vigilance in china .
- 4. We believe the journalistic media plays a key role in this vigilance .
- 5. Vigilance is easier after a crisis , of course .