attention

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1a: the act or state of applying the mind to something

b: a condition of readiness for such attention involving especially a selective narrowing or focusing of consciousness and receptivity

2: OBSERVATION, NOTICEespecially : consideration with a view to action

3a: an act of civility or courtesy especially in courtship

b: sympathetic consideration of the needs and wants of others : ATTENTIVENESS

4: a position assumed by a soldier with heels together, body erect, arms at the sides, and eyes to the front