Word
noticing
Phoneticsnotic·ing
US/ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
UK/nˈəʊtɪsɪŋ/
Definitions
01becoming aware
A2 · Elementary
v. seeing, hearing, or feeling something and becoming aware of it.
v. the continuous process of perceiving or becoming aware of a stimulus through the senses.
“I am noticing a strange smell coming from the kitchen.”
“While walking through the gallery, she found herself noticing the subtle brushwork that she had missed during her previous visit.”
Pitfall
I am noticing that he is tired.
I notice that he is tired.
In many contexts, 'notice' is a stative verb. Use the simple present for a general fact or a sudden realization rather than the continuous '-ing' form.
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02the act of seeing
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of seeing or paying attention to something.
n. the gerundial act of observation or the state of being aware of something.
“His noticing of the small details made him a great detective.”
“The mere noticing of a problem is often the first and most difficult step toward finding a permanent solution.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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