concentration

[ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən]

concentration Definition

• 1. the action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort
• 2. the proportion of a substance in a specified area or volume

Using concentration: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "concentration" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He had trouble with concentration during the exam.

• Example

  The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is increasing.

• Example

  The company has a high concentration of employees in the marketing department.

concentration Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for concentration

• focus
• attention
• application
• absorption
• engrossment

Antonyms for concentration

• distraction
• diversion

Idioms Using concentration

• a concentration of something

  a large amount of something in a particular place or among a particular group of people

  Example

  The city has a concentration of high-tech companies.

• break someone's concentration

  interrupt someone's focus or attention

  Example

  The loud noise outside broke his concentration while he was studying.

• lose concentration

  stop being able to focus or pay attention

  Example

  She lost concentration and made a mistake in her presentation.

Phrases with concentration

• concentration camp

  a place where large numbers of people, especially political prisoners or members of persecuted minorities, are deliberately imprisoned in a relatively small area with inadequate facilities

  Example

  During World War II, millions of Jews were sent to concentration camps by the Nazis.

• concentration of wealth

  the degree to which wealth is concentrated in the hands of a few individuals or groups

  Example

  The concentration of wealth in the top 1% of the population is a growing concern.

• concentration of power

  the degree to which power is concentrated in the hands of a few individuals or groups

  Example

  The concentration of power in the hands of a single leader can be dangerous for democracy.

Origins of concentration

from Latin 'concentratio', meaning 'a bringing together'

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Summary: concentration in Brief

The term 'concentration' [ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən] refers to the action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort. It also denotes the proportion of a substance in a specified area or volume. Examples include 'He had trouble with concentration during the exam,' and 'The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is increasing.' Phrases like 'concentration camp' and idioms like 'break someone's concentration' extend the concept to other contexts.