Concentration Meaning in English

word

US

/ˌkɑnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/

kon-suhn-TRAY-shuhn

UK

/kˌɒnsəntɹˈeɪʃən/

kon-suhn-TRAY-shuhn

Definition

The ability to focus your attention on one thing for a period of time. It can also mean the amount of one substance in a mixture.

Usage & Nuances

Common in both academic and everyday contexts. "Concentration" often pairs with "lose" or "improve"; for science, it refers to the strength of a solution ("high concentration of salt"). In everyday use, usually about mental focus. Do not confuse with "consternation" (surprise/shock).

• Spanish: concentración
• Portuguese (BR): concentração
• Portuguese (PT): concentração
• Chinese (Simplified): 专注 - 集中
• Chinese (Traditional): 專注 - 集中
• Hindi: एकाग्रता
• Arabic: تركيز
• Bengali: একাগ্রতা - ঘনত্ব (রাসায়নিক)
• Russian: концентрация - сосредоточенность
• Japanese: 集中力 - 濃度
• Vietnamese: sự tập trung - nồng độ
• Korean: 집중력 - 농도
• Turkish: konsantrasyon - yoğunluk (kimya)
• Urdu: توجہ - ارتکاز (کیمیائی)
• Indonesian: konsentrasi

Example Sentences

Good concentration helps you study better.

basic

He lost his concentration during the game.

basic

This drink has a high concentration of sugar.

basic

I need total concentration to finish this report.

natural

After lunch, my concentration always drops.

natural

The concentration of salt in seawater is much higher than in rivers.

natural