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attention

at·ten·tion [ ə ténsh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. concentration: mental focus, serious consideration, or concentration
pay attention

2. interest: notice or interest
media attention
a letter for the attention of Mr. Brown

3. appropriate treatment: care, tending, or appropriate treatment

4.  (plural at·ten·tions) affectionate act: a polite, considerate, or affectionate act ( formal ) ( often used in the plural )

5. formal military posture: a formal standing attitude assumed by members of the armed forces in drill and often when receiving orders, with feet together, eyes forward, and arms at the sides



interjection 
Definition:
 
military order: a shouted military order to assume a posture of attention

[14th century. < Latin attention-< stem of attendere (see attend)]
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