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- 1. the quality of being alert: "Walsall were indebted to the bravery and alertness of their goalkeeper" Similar Opposite
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ALERTNESS definition: 1. the state of being ready to see, understand, and act in a particular situation: 2. the state of…. Learn more.
watchful and prompt to meet danger or emergency; quick to perceive and act; active, brisk… See the full definition
Definitions of alertness. noun. a state of readiness to respond. synonyms: alerting. see more. noun. the process of paying close and continuous attention. synonyms: vigilance, wakefulness, watchfulness. see more.
1. A signal that warns of attack or danger: Sirens sounded the alert for an air raid. 2. A condition or period of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action: Nuclear-armed bombers were put on alert during the crisis. tr.v. a·lert·ed, a·lert·ing, a·lerts.
Alertness is a state of active attention characterized by high sensory awareness. Someone who is alert is vigilant and promptly meets danger or emergency, or is quick to perceive and act. Alertness is a psychological and physiological state.
the fact of being aware of something, especially a problem or danger. With a real threat of ambush, the crews remained at a high state of alertness. Check pronunciation: alertness. Definition of alertness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Synonyms for ALERTNESS: carefulness, caution, care, prudence, attentiveness, cautiousness, circumspection, wariness; Antonyms of ALERTNESS: carelessness, recklessness, heedlessness, brashness, suddenness, abruptness, rashness, hastiness
Alertness definition: The quality of being alert or on the alert; briskness; nimbleness; activity.
n. an attitude of vigilance, readiness, or caution, as before an expected attack. a warning or alarm of an impending military attack, a storm, etc.: We'd just boarded the bus when the alert sounded. the period during which such a warning or alarm is in effect. on the alert, on guard against danger; in readiness;
There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun alertness. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.
