Definitions for attention

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attention at·ten·tion

Spelling: [noun uh-ten-shuh n; interje

IPA: /noun əˈtɛn ʃən; interjection əˌtɛnˈʃʌn/

Attention is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 188 anagrams from letters in attention (aeinnottt).

Definitions for attention

noun

1. the act or faculty of attending, especially by directing the mind to an object.
2. Psychology. a concentration of the mind on a single object or thought, especially one preferentially selected from a complex, with a view to limiting or clarifying receptivity by narrowing the range of stimuli. a state of consciousness characterized by such concentration. a capacity to maintain selective or sustained concentration.
3. observant care; consideration:
4. civility or courtesy:
5. notice or awareness:
6. attentions, acts of courtesy or devotion indicating affection, as in courtship.
7. Military. an erect position with eyes to the front, arms to the sides, and heels together (often used as a command).

Origin of attention

1325-75; Middle English attencioun Latin attentiōn- (stem of attentiō). See attent, -ion

Examples for attention

Stepping into the store, he attracted the attention of the proprietor.

Exactly why is unclear; their previous hacks seem to have just been for the Lulz (laughs in Internet-speak) and the attention.

One witness said the gunfire began after a traffic collision, which drew the attention of a nearby police officer.

Mrs. Rushton was pleased with this mark of attention, and after a slight demur, accepted.

First, they allow Paul to siphon off attention from whichever potential candidate is making news.

In an effort to gain early attention, he focused his attention on the Iowa precinct caucuses, which had never mattered much.

“ADD [attention Deficit Disorder] is just a euphemistic way of saying, ‘I have limits,’” Brown writes.

And, if we do, it is doubtful if we can attract their attention.

Another subject attracted her attention and occupied some share of her thoughts.

Harbour improvements have occupied much of the attention of Government.