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vigilance
/ ˈɪɪəԲ /
noun
the fact, quality, or condition of being vigilant
the abnormal state or condition of being unable to sleep
Other Word Forms
- hypervigilance noun
- nonvigilance noun
- previgilance noun
- supervigilance noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of vigilance1
Example Sentences
And that vigilance, says Mr Murphy, now director of veterans and families at the Forces Employment Charity, is precisely the sort of instinct the cybersecurity industry covets.
“This significant seizure illustrates our officers’ vigilance, keen focus and commitment in disrupting transnational drug trafficking,” he said in a statement.
"So far, we have seen no signs of such a trend, but continued vigilance is essential."
Black history teaches us that democracy is not self-sustaining; it requires vigilance, sacrifice, and strategic organizing.
“I have a lot of fear that as this term goes on, things are going to get a little fascisty. And we must be vigilant. But part of vigilance is discernment,” Stewart explained.
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Related Words
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- caution
- diligence
- surveillance
When To Use
Vigilance is the state of being watchful or alert for danger or some other kind of trouble.Vigilance is the noun form of the adjective vigilant, meaning watchful or alert.Vigilance is often used when talking about keeping something out or in—whether that means keeping mistakes out of your work, robbers out of your home, or the dog inside the house.In a medical context, vigilance is sometimes used as a synonym for insomnia—the state of being unable to sleep.Example: We must be vigilant if we want to protect our home from invaders.
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