vigilance
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noun \ˈvi-jə-lən(t)s\Definition of VIGILANCE
: the quality or state of being vigilant
See Examples of VIGILANCE
- <eternal vigilance is the price of freedom>
First Known Use of VIGILANCE
1533
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- Synonyms
- alert, alertness, attentiveness, qui vive, red alert, watch, watchfulness
vig·i·lance
noun \ˈvij-ə-lən(t)s\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of VIGILANCE
: the quality or state of being wakeful and alert : degree of wakefulness or responsiveness to stimuli
—vig·i·lant \-lənt\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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