deliberate attention
noun phraseUK /dɪˈlɪbərət əˈtɛnʃən/
US /dɪˈlɪbərət əˈtɛnʃən/
Deliberate attention is when you choose to focus carefully on something on purpose.
With deliberate attention, she checked every answer before turning in her test.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of watching something closely and on purpose to notice details.
The scientist gave deliberate attention to the tiny changes in the plant's leaves.
3. A planned effort to listen or look carefully rather than letting your mind wander.
During the lecture, he paid deliberate attention so he wouldn't miss the main idea.
4. Careful, chosen focus used to avoid mistakes or catch problems.
The editor read the report with deliberate attention to find every typo.