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vigilance
/ ˈvɪdʒɪləns /
noun
- the fact, quality, or condition of being vigilant
- the abnormal state or condition of being unable to sleep
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Other Words From
- hy·per·vig·i·lance noun
- non·vig·i·lance noun
- pre·vig·i·lance noun
- su·per·vig·i·lance noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of vigilance1
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Example Sentences
Vigilance, yes; but taking the most aggressive action—not so much.
Lebanese security officials put that down to their increased vigilance and better policing.
People may not talk [about it], but there are some vigilance groups that work closely with the security forces.
Despite their vigilance they had seen nothing of armed men entering the town, they claimed.
Pilots are highly sensitive to the idea of being overheard by what they see as Big Brother vigilance.
And now there was added to this devotion an element of indefinable anxiety which made its vigilance unceasing.
The city had good government for twenty years after the operations of that Vigilance Committee.
If any thing excited suspicion, the individual and his premises were to be searched with the utmost vigilance.
It was an immense structure of great weight, and only an uncommon honesty—and vigilance—in building had saved it from destruction.
I am terrified at the thought of what may occur at any moment in spite of my solicitude and untiring vigilance.
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