concentration
US /ˌkɑnsənˈtreɪʃən/
Definition
the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Noise in the open office makes concentration difficult for some staff.
Word Family
Synonyms
- focusthe concentration of attention or energy on something
- attentivenesspaying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
- densitythe amount per unit size
Collocations
- Easy require deep quiet mental concentration to readto require deep quiet mental concentration to read, meaning to require as useful, just, or proper
- Medium high geographic concentration of technology startup venturesdescribing high geographic concentration of technology startup ventures (a lofty level or position or degree)
- Hard detect dangerous toxic airborne gas concentration levelsto detect dangerous toxic airborne gas concentration levels, meaning to discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
- Very Hard fatal momentary lapse in concentration caused disasterdescribing fatal momentary lapse in concentration caused disaster (bringing death)
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.