noun
    
    plural -tions
    
    the act or power of carefully thinking about, listening to, or watching someone or something [noncount]
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    This sense is sometimes used as an interjection.
    
    
    
    [noncount] :notice, interest, or awareness
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    [noncount] :special care or treatment
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    attentions [plural] :acts of kindness, care, or courtesy :acts that show affection or admiration for someone
    
    
    
    
    
    [noncount] :the way a soldier stands with the body stiff and straight, the feet together, and both arms at the sides - often used as a command
    
    Attention!
    
    at attention
    
    or to attention :standing silently with the body stiff and straight, the feet together, and both arms at the sides
    
    
    
    in a position that shows careful listening or attention