attention

Definitions

1. noun

   Focus of your mind on something.

   Examples

   • Please pay attention to the following words.
   • She pulled at his sleeve to get his attention.
   ≈heed≈notice
2. noun

   Kind or caring acts toward someone, often romantic.

   Examples

   • He showered her with attentions all evening.
   • Her watchful attentions helped her friend recover.
3. noun

   A straight standing position, as for soldiers.

   Examples

   • The company will now come to attention.
   • Soldiers snapped to attention as the general entered.
4. noun

   In AI, a method that helps a model focus on important parts of its input.

   Examples

   • The attention method is an important part of these models.
   • Transformers rely on attention to process long text.
5. interjection

   A command that tells soldiers to stand straight.

   Examples

   • Attention! Eyes forward!
   • The sergeant shouted, Attention!
6. interjection

   A call asking people to listen.

   Examples

   • Attention, please! The train is now boarding.
   • May I have your attention for a short announcement?