situational awareness

Meanings

1. The perception and comprehension of one’s environment as a whole, including peripheral or less obvious cues, maintained as an ongoing process of monitoring, interpreting, and anticipating developments, especially in contexts requiring safety or rapid decision-making.
2. The ability to perceive and comprehend one’s surroundings and to anticipate potential changes, regarded as a skill that can be developed, particularly in occupations involving danger or high responsibility.