vigilance

noun

vig·​i·​lance ˈvi-jə-lən(t)s How to pronounce vigilance (audio)
: the quality or state of being vigilant

Examples of vigilance in a Sentence

eternal vigilance is the price of freedom
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Through their vigilance, adherence to the highest safety norms, and understanding of fire watch requirements, Fast Fire Watch Guards aims to offer more than just fire safety. Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 Finally, human risk management tools can help monitor and analyze human behavior proactively to identify risky insiders and create a culture of vigilance and collaboration. 5. Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 This increased my vigilance and sense of responsibility. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024 Election experts argue that a delay in knowing the result, in part because of the patchwork of rules that dictate how votes are counted, notably in battleground states, is proof of ballot-counters’ vigilance about accurately tabulating the vote. Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vigilance 

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of vigilance was in 1533

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“Vigilance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigilance. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

vigilance

noun
vig·​i·​lance ˈvij-ə-lən(t)s How to pronounce vigilance (audio)
: the quality or state of being vigilant

Medical Definition

vigilance

noun
vig·​i·​lance ˈvij-ə-lən(t)s How to pronounce vigilance (audio)
: the quality or state of being wakeful and alert : degree of wakefulness or responsiveness to stimuli
vigilant adjective

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