vigilance
noun/ˈvɪdʒɪləns/
Frequency rank: #11,102 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
The state of being carefully watchful for danger or difficulties.
Example sentence
The security team maintained constant vigilance to prevent any unauthorized access to the building.
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