# noticing

Pronunciation: say "NOH-ti-sing" US /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/, UK /ˈnəʊtɪsɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of notice. — present participle and gerund of notice
   - Simple: Present participle of notice. Use this -ing form for something happening right now.
   - _Noticing the change in his tone, she paused before replying._
   - _He has a habit of noticing details that everyone else overlooks._

## Noun

2. The act of becoming aware of something or giving it your attention.
   - Simple: The act of seeing or becoming aware of something.
   - _Her noticing of the discrepancy prompted a full review of the accounts._
   - _The noticing of subtle shifts in mood is central to good caregiving._

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