Dictionary Entry

attention

noun

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Meaning

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careful focus on something

Example Sentence

During the lecture, her attention never wavered as she took detailed notes.

Usage Note

Use when describing the mental resource someone allocates to a task, speaker, or stimulus; key in education, psychology, and everyday instructions like ‘pay attention’.