əˈtenʃən n. & int. --n. 1
the act or
faculty of applying one's
mind (give me
your attention;
attract his attention). 2 a
consideration (give attention to the problem). b
care (give
special attention to your handwriting). 3 (in pl.) a
ceremonious politeness (he
paid his attentions to her). b wooing, courting (she
was the
subject of his attentions). 4
Mil. an
erect attitude of readiness (stand at attention). --int. (in full
stand at attention!) an
order to
assume an attitude of attention. [ME f. L attentio (as
ATTEND, -ION)]