concentration
[noun]
Synonyms:
- single-mindedness, absorption, application, heed
- focusing, bringing to bear, centralization, centring, consolidation, convergence, intensification
- convergence, accumulation, aggregation, cluster, collection, horde, mass

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Antonyms: distraction
Related Words: enthrallment, raptness

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

con‧cen‧tra‧tion S3 W2 AC /ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən $ ˌkɑːn-/ noun
[Word Family: verb: concentrate; noun: concentration; adjective: concentrated]

1. [uncountable] the ability to think about something carefully or for a long time ⇒ concentrate:
She needed all her powers of concentration to stop herself from slipping on the icy road.
Lack of concentration was a real problem.
I lost my concentration and fell asleep.

2. [uncountable] a process in which you put a lot of attention, energy etc into a particular activity ⇒ concentrate
concentration on (doing) something
concentration on your health
concentration on providing value and service

3. [uncountable and countable] a large amount of something in a particular place or among particular people ⇒ concentrate
concentration of
the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
the concentration of power in the hands of a few

4. [countable] technical the amount of a substance contained in a liquid ⇒ concentrate
high/low concentrations
Additives are expensive but are used in very low concentrations.
concentration of
allowable concentrations of pesticides in drinking water

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

concentration
noun
I. giving all your attention/effort to sth
ADJ. deep, great, intense | total a look of total concentration on her face
poor | exclusive
VERB + CONCENTRATION demand, require The game requires great concentration.
lose | break, disturb Don's voice from outside broke my concentration.
CONCENTRATION + NOUN span
PREP. ~ on his concentration on his writing
PHRASES a lack of concentration, a lapse in/of concentration One momentary lapse in concentration could prove fatal.
powers of concentration She has great powers of concentration for a child her age.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

concentration
II. large number/amount of sth in one place
ADJ. great, heavy, high, large The greatest concentration of traffic is in the city centre.
low | geographical
CONCENTRATION + VERB increase, rise The concentration of nitrates in the drinking water has risen in recent years.
decrease, fall

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

concentration

something takes concentration (=needs concentration)
Playing a musical instrument takes a lot of concentration.
something requires/demands concentration formal
Writing an exam requires great concentration.
lose (your) concentration
Halfway through the game, he seemed to lose concentration.
break sb’s concentration (=stop someone concentrating)
The telephone rang and broke my concentration.
disturb sb’s concentration
She slipped out of the room, trying not to disturb his concentration.
sb’s powers of concentration (=sb’s ability to concentrate hard)
Great athletes are known for their powers of concentration.
a lack of concentration
A lack of concentration when you are driving can be fatal.
a lapse in/of concentration (=a short time when you do not concentrate)
That brief lapse of concentration resulted in a goal for the other team.
great/deep concentration
My work demands great concentration.
poor concentration
The boy had behavioural problems and suffered from poor concentration.
total concentration
I was impressed by her total concentration on the game.
intense concentration (=very great concentration)
The job demands intense concentration.
a concentration span (=the length of time that you are able to concentrate)
Young children have a short concentration span.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲