concentration
pronunciation
How to pronounce concentration in British English:
UK [ˌkɒnsnˈtreɪʃn]
How to pronounce concentration in American English:
US [ˌkɑːnsnˈtreɪʃn]
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- Noun:
- the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume (expressed as moles/cubic meter)
- the spatial property of being crowded together
- strengthening the concentration (as of a solute in a mixture) by removing extraneous material
- increase in density
- complete attention; intense mental effort
- bringing together military forces
- great and constant diligence and attention
Word Origin
- concentration (n.)
- 1630s, "action of bringing to a center," noun of action from verb concentrate (v.). Meaning "a mass so collected" is from 1670s; "continuous focus of mental activity" is from 1846.
Antonym
Example
- 1. This would also accentuate concentration in trading markets .
- 2. Pm2.5 concentration levels reached 889 micrograms at one point in january .
- 3. These are some suggestions for improving your concentration .
- 4. Spermidine concentration has been shown to decline with age .
- 5. After that much time , carr was intimately acquainted with the concentration , confidence or composure challenges each diver faced .