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attention British & World English

notice taken of someone or something; the regarding of someone or something as interesting or important

attention in attention British & World English

notice taken of someone or something; the regarding of someone or something as interesting or important

pay attention in attention British & World English

take notice of someone or something

attention span British & World English

the length of time for which a person is able to concentrate on a particular activity or subject

attention-grabbing British & World English

attracting people’s notice; striking

attention-seeking British & World English

attempting to attract the attention of other people, typically by disruptive or excessively extrovert behaviour

selective attention British & World English

the capacity for or process of reacting to certain stimuli selectively when several occur simultaneously

centre of attention in centre ( center) British & World English

a person or thing that excites everyone’s interest or concern

attention deficit disorder ( also attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) British & World English

any of a range of behavioural disorders occurring primarily in children, including such symptoms as poor concentration, hyperactivity, and learning difficulties

claim British & World English

call for (someone’s notice and thought)

detail British & World English

an individual fact or item

close1 British & World English

(of observation, examination, etc.) done in a careful and thorough way

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in attention deficit disorder ( also attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) British & World English

any of a range of behavioural disorders occurring primarily in children, including such symptoms as poor concentration, hyperactivity, and learning difficulties