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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Social engineering attacks rely on trust, and vigilance is key. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025 The advisory also encourages vigilance in vacation rental properties, where there may not be private security. Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025 In the 20th century, municipal authorities began awarding concierges for their dedication to maintaining buildings and serving tenants with unwavering vigilance. Makana Eyre, airmail.news, 15 Mar. 2025 The key is to create sacred spaces that work can't invade: devices off during dinner, dedicated morning coffee time before emails begin or a weekly date night protected with the same vigilance as your most important meetings. Jennifer Kamara, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 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 23 Apr. 2025.

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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