noun
vigilance
VIHD-zhih-lihns
noun
1
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.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
constant vigilance
remain vigilant
a call for vigilance
Word Forms
vigilances plural
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Etymology
From Latin vigilantia, from vigil ("awake, watchful").