attention

Noun
  1. The process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others (synset 105710222)
    is a type of: basic cognitive process - cognitive processes involved in obtaining and storing knowledge
    subtypes:
    same as: attending
  2. The work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something (synset 100656128)
    "no medical care was required"; "the old car needs constant attention"
    is a type of: work - activity directed toward making or doing something
    subtypes:
    • hair care, haircare, hairdressing - care for the hair: the activity of washing or cutting or curling or arranging the hair
    • maternalism - motherly care; behavior characteristic of a mother; the practice of acting as a mother does toward her children
    • baby sitting, babysitting - the work of a baby sitter; caring for children when their parents are not home
    • pet sitting - the work of a pet sitter; caring for pets in their own home while their owners are away from home
    • dental care - care for the teeth
    • first aid - emergency care given before regular medical aid can be obtained
    • intervention, treatment - care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
    • incubation - maintaining something at the most favorable temperature for its development
    • livery - the care (feeding and stabling) of horses for pay
    • manicure - professional care for the hands and fingernails
    • pedicure - professional care for the feet and toenails
    • nourishment - the act of nourishing
    • nursing - the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
    • tender loving care, tlc - considerate and solicitous care
    • nurturance - physical and emotional care and nourishment
    • personal care - care for someone who is disabled or is otherwise unable to care for themselves; can including bathing and cooking and managing bodily functions
    • skin care, skincare - care for the skin
    • faith cure, faith healing - care provided through prayer and faith in God
    • tree surgery - treatment of damaged or decaying trees
    • health care, healthcare - the preservation of mental and physical health by preventing or treating illness through services offered by the health profession
    same as: aid, care, tending
  3. A general interest that leads people to want to know more (synset 105862201)
    "She was the center of attention"
    is a type of: attracter, attraction, attractive feature, attractor, magnet - a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts
    subtypes: enhancer, foil - anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities
  4. A courteous act indicating affection (synset 101231134)
    "she tried to win his heart with her many attentions"
    is a type of: courtesy - a courteous or respectful or considerate act
  5. The faculty or power of mental concentration (synset 105658424)
    "keeping track of all the details requires your complete attention"
    is a type of: faculty, mental faculty, module - one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
    subtypes:
  6. A motionless erect stance with arms at the sides and feet together;
    Assumed by military personnel during drill or review (synset 105089997)
    "the troops stood at attention"
    tells us about:
    • attentive - (often followed by `to') giving care or attention
    • inattentive - showing a lack of attention or care
    referred to in: armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation
    is a type of: stance - standing posture

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