Définition "attention" dans le dictionnaire Collins English Dictionary & Thesaurus

attention n

1 concentrated direction of the mind, esp. to a problem or task

2 consideration, notice, or observation
a new matter has come to our attention

3 detailed care or special treatment
to pay attention to one's appearance

4 an act of consideration, courtesy, or gallantry indicating affection or love
attentions given to a lover

5 the motionless position of formal military alertness, esp. in drill when an upright position is assumed with legs and heels together, arms to the sides, head and eyes facing to the front

6 (Psychol) the act of concentrating on any one of a set of objects or thoughts
See also → selective attention sentence substitute

7 the order to be alert or to adopt a position of formal military alertness
(C14: from Latin attentio, from attendere to apply the mind to; see attend)