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vigilance

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈvɪdʒələns/ · UK /ˈvɪdʒɪləns/

vigilance means: Careful watching so that you notice possible dangers or problems quickly.

noun

WATCHING FOR DANGERC1

Careful watching so that you notice possible dangers or problems quickly.

  • The guards maintained their vigilance.
  • Constant vigilance helps prevent accidents.
  • The police called for greater vigilance against theft.

How to use it: vigilance against something (Vigilance against fraud is essential when buying online.)

Similar words: watchfulness, alertness

Opposites: inattention

Common phrases: constant vigilance, maintain vigilance, vigilance against something

CONTINUOUS ATTENTIONC1

Careful attention that continues over time without losing focus.

  • The task required sustained vigilance.
  • Her vigilance in checking the figures kept the report accurate.
  • Hours of careful monitoring tested the team's vigilance.

Similar words: attentiveness, close attention

Opposites: inattention

Common phrases: sustained vigilance, continuous vigilance, vigilance in something

Questions about vigilance

What does vigilance mean?

Careful watching so that you notice possible dangers or problems quickly.

What is vigilance in other languages?

Türkçe: tetikte olma · Español: vigilancia · Français: vigilance · Deutsch: Wachsamkeit · Italiano: vigilanza · 日本語: 警戒

How do you pronounce vigilance?

In American English /ˈvɪdʒələns/; in British English /ˈvɪdʒɪləns/.

How do you use vigilance in a sentence?

The guards maintained their vigilance. Constant vigilance helps prevent accidents.

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