noun
- the act of turning one’s mind or attention to something; careful consideration or notice
Usage: formal
Examples
- The teacher called for advertence to the safety instructions.
- His advertence to detail made him an excellent editor.
- The matter requires careful advertence before making a decision.
- She showed little advertence to the warning signs.
- The contract demands advertence to all the fine print.
- Without proper advertence, mistakes are inevitable.