attention

noun:the act of noticing; awareness of a stimulus
- The sudden shout captured the crowd's attention.
noun:concentration of mental effort on a task or stimulus
- His attention during the exam was so intense that he hardly noticed the time passing.
noun:care, treatment, or assistance provided to meet needs
- The patient required immediate medical attention.
noun:public interest or publicity
- The scandal attracted worldwide attention within hours of the news break.