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Examples of vigilance in a Sentence
eternal vigilance is the price of freedom
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Election experts argue that a delay in knowing the result, in part because of the patchwork of rules that dictate how votes are counted, notably in battleground states, is proof of ballot-counters’ vigilance about accurately tabulating the vote.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
By staying informed about evolving fraud tactics and participating in incident response planning, CFOs can foster a culture of vigilance and preparedness throughout the organization and among third-party partners, strengthening the supply chain’s resilience against payment fraud.
—Shai Gabay, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
This caution and vigilance in the face of artificial superintelligence's rapid progress is crucial and a necessary part of our journey into the future.
—Mark Minevich, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Money vigilance is one of the four money scripts coined by financial psychologists Brad and Ted Klontz.
—Cheyenne Devon, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1533, in the meaning defined above
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“Vigilance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vigilance. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
vigilance
noun
vig·i·lance
ˈvij-ə-lən(t)s
: the quality or state of being vigilant
Medical Definition
vigilance
noun
vig·i·lance
ˈvij-ə-lən(t)s
: the quality or state of being wakeful and alert : degree of wakefulness or responsiveness to stimuli
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