noticing

When a spouse or girlfriend/boyfriend pretends to be asleep when you get home after a late night out, so they can tear you a new one when you wake up. > I tried to slip into bed last night without Megan noticing, but it turns out she was lying in wake

Without anybody noticing the act... > I like that pen of John's

the act of noticing or paying attention n

n an announcement containing information about an event n the act of noticing or paying attention n a request for payment n advance notification (usually written) of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement of contract n a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement n polite or favorable attention n a short critical review v discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of v notice or perceive v make or write a comment on v express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with

taking a patient look n a formal event performed on a special occasion n the act of noticing or paying attention n conformity with law or custom or practice etc.