noun
Uncommon
vigilance
VIHD-zhih-lihns
Vigilance (noun) means Careful and continuous attention, especially to spot possible danger or trouble. Example: “Airport security requires constant vigilance.”
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Careful and continuous attention, especially to spot possible danger or trouble.
"Airport security requires constant vigilance."
"Their vigilance paid off when they caught the fraud early."
How to use vigilance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStaying alert and watchful so problems don't sneak past you.
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constant vigilance
remain vigilant
a call for vigilance
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- Plural
- vigilances
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Etymology
From Latin vigilantia, from vigil ("awake, watchful").
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What does “vigilance” mean?
The word “vigilance” means careful and continuous attention, especially to spot possible danger or trouble. In plain terms, staying alert and watchful so problems don't sneak past you.
How do you pronounce “vigilance”?
“Vigilance” is pronounced VIHD-zhih-lihns (/ˈvɪd͡ʒɪlɪns/ in IPA).
How do you use “vigilance” in a sentence?
Here is “vigilance” used in a sentence: “Airport security requires constant vigilance.”
What part of speech is “vigilance”?
“Vigilance” is a noun.
Where does the word “vigilance” come from?
The word “vigilance” comes from Latin. From Latin vigilantia, from vigil ("awake, watchful").
Is “vigilance” a common word?
“Vigilance” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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