sustainedlistening

2. The act of paying steady attention to sounds or speech over an extended period.

Sustainedlistening to the radio helped her learn the new language.

3. A skill of keeping focus on what someone says for a long stretch of time.

Good sustainedlistening is important in meetings and lectures.

4. Continuous monitoring of audio for important signals or changes.

The nurse practiced sustainedlistening for the patient's monitor alarms.