concentration

[kon-suhn-trey-shuhn] / ˌkɒn sənˈtreɪ ʃən /

NOUN

consolidation of effort

Synonyms

STRONGEST

absorption combination consolidation

STRONG

application assembly centering centralization clustering compression concern congregation convergence converging debate deliberation fixing focusing heed intensification narrowing need single-mindedness study unity

WEAK

amassing bringing to bear close attention coalescing compacting flocking huddling massing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

division parting separation severance

WEAK

dispersal scattering

NOUN

aggregation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accumulation

STRONG

army array audience band cluster collection company concourse convergence flock group herd horde mass miscellany mob party

Antonyms

WEAK

dispersal scattering separation

Example Sentences

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This condition can interfere with concentration, job performance, and safety.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

As of Wednesday morning, Chiang Mai's PM2.5 level, which refers to the concentration of tiny, hazardous particles smaller than 2.5 micrometres, was classified as "very unhealthy".

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The map showed a fairly high concentration of poppies near a stretch of Highway 138.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Because of the high concentration of revenue run-rate among Janus clients, the disapproval of just a few key clients could’ve put the deal in doubt, Janus says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The concentration in her gaze made her look like Sherlock Holmes about to solve his biggest case.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

concentration

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