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vigilance

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/ˈvɪdʒə.ləns/ · vi-gi-lance

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Meanings

nounformal

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

ممکنہ خطرات یا مشکلات کے لئے محتاط نگرانی کی حالت یا عمل۔

نگرانی

nigrani

Formal: محتاط نگہداشت

Synonyms

alertnesswatchfulnessawarenessچوکس رہناہوشیاریہوشیار رہنا

Antonyms

negligenceinattentioncarelessnessغفلتعدم توجہلاپرواہی

Common Collocations

  • heightened vigilance
  • vigilance against threats
  • call for vigilance

Example Sentences

In today's world, vigilance is necessary to prevent cyber attacks.

آج کی دنیا میں، سائبر حملوں سے بچنے کے لئے نگرانی ضروری ہے.

Aaj ki dunya mein, cyber hamlon se bachne ke liye nigrani zaroori hai.

The security team remained in a state of vigilance during the event.

سیکورٹی ٹیم تقریب کے دوران چوکس رہی.

Security team taqreeb ke doran chauks rahi.

Vigilance in the workplace can enhance safety for everyone.

کام کی جگہ پر مراقبت سب کے لئے حفاظت بڑھا سکتی ہے.

Kaam ki jagah par muraqabat sab ke liye hifazat barha sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

vigilante:A vigilante is a person who takes the law into their own hands, while vigilance refers to being watchful and alert.

Word Family

vigilant
adjectiveچوکس
vigilantly
adverbہوشیارانہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'vigilance' as 'Vigilante's Alertness' - watchful and ready to act.

Imagine a lifeguard vigilantly watching the pool for any signs of distress.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بہتراں سوچو، بہتر ہوا کرو

Behtaran socho, behtar hua karo

Think better, act better.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "vigilantia" — watchfulness

First known use: 15th century

The word 'vigilance' has evolved from the Latin term 'vigilantia', which relates to being awake and alert. The notion has been carried into English, emphasizing the concept of careful watchfulness.