punctiliousness

noun

Definition of punctiliousnessnext
as in responsibility

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  1. responsibility
  2. vigilance
  3. mindfulness
  4. effort
  5. concentration
Noun
  • Decisions that all of us have to be able to take full responsibility for.
    Steve Megargee, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
  • On his touchdown: My only responsibility on that play was to get covered by the safety so Christian scored a touchdown.
    Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of responsibility
Noun
  • 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
Definition of vigilance
Noun
  • The research shows that even brief mindfulness exercises can significantly lower cortisol levels and improve cognitive function under pressure.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Tai Chi: Grounding Practices in Unfamiliar Places Tai chi is known for its slow, meditative movements that promote mindfulness, balance and flexibility.
    Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of mindfulness
Noun
  • In a larger effort, Hoskin and colleagues recently assessed the habitat ranges of 55 eastern Australian frog species, including 25 affected by Bd.
    Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
  • So, for a third time, potential statewide rent controls lost — and by a similarly large margin as the other two efforts.
    Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of effort
Noun
  • Exposure to high concentrations can cause people to lose consciousness and can lead to long-term effects such as headaches, poor attention span, poor memory and poor motor function, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
    Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The development of indoor hydroponics — plant cultivation in a nutrient-laden solution — and other agronomy advances have enabled growers to increase the concentration of the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis plants, tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC.
    Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of concentration
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