the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. the quality of paying careful attention.
n. paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people).
n. the trait of being considerate and thoughtful of others.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The state of being attentive; heedfulness; attention.
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n. the trait of being considerate and thoughtful of others
n. paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
n. the trait of being observant and paying attention
Word Usage
"Moreover, political awareness or attentiveness is not particularly high, if one judges as accurate the responses to questions conducted by Pew on the matter."