transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈten(t)-shən; sense 4 often ]
(ə-)ˌten(ch)-ˈhət noun
Etymology: Middle English attencioun, from Latin attention-, attentio, from attendere
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : the act or state of attending especially through applying the mind to an object of sense or thought
b. : a condition of readiness for such attention involving especially a selective narrowing or focusing of consciousness and receptivity
2. : observation , notice ; especially : consideration with a view to action
a problem requiring prompt attention
3.
a. : an act of civility or courtesy especially in courtship
she welcomed his attention s
b. : sympathetic consideration of the needs and wants of others : attentiveness
4. : a position assumed by a soldier with heels together, body erect, arms at the sides, and eyes to the front — often used as a command
• at·ten·tion·al -ˈten(t)-sh(ə-)nəl adjective