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   concentration

   /ˌkɒnsnˈtreɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action or power of focusing all one's attention: "she was frowning in concentration" Similar close attentionclose thoughtattentivenessapplicationindustryassiduousnesssingle-mindednessabsorptionengrossmentfocusingcentringcentralizationdirectionOpposite inattentiondistraction
   • ▪ dealing with one particular thing above all others: "concentration on the needs of the young can mean that the elderly are forgotten"
   • 2. a close gathering of people or things: "the island has the greatest concentration of seabirds in the north-west" Similar gatheringclustermassflockcongregationassemblageassemblycollectionaccumulationaggregationagglomeration
   • ▪ the action of gathering together closely: "the concentration of power in the hands of nobles"
   • 3. the relative amount of a particular substance contained within a solution or mixture or in a particular volume of space: "the gas can collect in dangerous concentrations"
   • ▪ the action of strengthening a solution by the removal or reduction of the diluting agent or by the selective accumulation of atoms or molecules: "by concentration of cell contents and supercooling, frost-hardened plant tissues survive temperatures down to −10°C"

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   a large number or amount of something in the same place: There is a heavy concentration of troops in the area. [ C or U ] chemistry specialized. the exact amount of one particular substance that is found in another substance: a concentration of one part per million. High concentrations of toxic elements were found in the polluted areas.

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   The meaning of CONCENTRATION is the act or process of concentrating : the state of being concentrated; especially : direction of attention to a single object. How to use concentration in a sentence.

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   CONCENTRATION meaning: 1. the ability to think carefully about something you are doing and nothing else: 2. a large…. Learn more.

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   noun. the act of concentrating; the state of being concentrated. exclusive attention to one object; close mental application. something concentrated: a concentration of stars. Military. the assembling of military or naval forces in a particular area in preparation for further operations.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONCENTRATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. uncountable noun B2. Concentration on something involves giving all your attention to it. Neal kept interrupting, breaking my concentration. We lacked concentration and it cost us the goal and the game. 2. variable noun. A concentration of something is a large amount of it or large numbers of it in a small area.

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   noun. complete attention; intense mental effort. synonyms: absorption, engrossment, immersion. see more. noun. great and constant diligence and attention. synonyms: assiduity, assiduousness. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˈkɑnsənˌtreɪʃən/

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › concentrationconcentration noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   noun. /ˌkɒnsnˈtreɪʃn/ /ˌkɑːnsnˈtreɪʃn/ [uncountable] the ability to direct all your effort and attention on one thing, without thinking of other things. This book requires a great deal of concentration. Tiredness affects your powers of concentration. One momentary lapse in concentration could prove fatal.