concentration

noun

ˌkän(t)-sən-ˈtrā-shən How to pronounce concentration (audio)
Definition of concentrationnext
as in immersion
a focusing of the mind on something the noise from the party next door threatened to disturb the law student's concentration

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Recent Examples of concentration Are there specific concentrations/products that tend to be most effective? — Kelsey Stewart, Allure, 18 Aug. 2026 That remains enough concentration for export restrictions to ripple through automotive, energy and defense industries. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026 But those markets also have wage structures and concentrations of wealth that can support very different levels of discretionary spending. — Dan Bray, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026 Their largest concentration in California is in the Suisun Marsh, just south of Vacaville. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for concentration
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  1. immersion
  2. attention
  3. absorption
Noun
  • Throughout the year, each of these picturesque hamlets offers tourists an authentic immersion in regional foods, local traditions, and culture.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Claire’s opportunities for immersion have been ample given the expanse of the country that has been in her family’s hands for generations.
    — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of immersion
Noun
  • Temperature control requires some attention, as the trailers can heat up quickly in direct sunlight and cool dramatically after dark.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Bernard gets more of the attention; Weru, a native of Kenya, was an international rugby player who is now learning football.
    — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of attention
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  • The paddle has special absorption technology to absorb vibrations.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Skin absorption varies, so a woman who continues experiencing hot flashes at higher patch doses may respond better to an oral form rather than adding more patches.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of absorption

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