Meaning & use
concentration
The ability to focus one's attention on a single task, or the amount of a substance in a given mixture.
See it in a sentence
The loud construction outside made it hard to keep her concentration while studying.
The lab measured a high concentration of salt in the water sample.
A note on using this word
In chemistry, "concentration" is a precise measurement of dissolved solute, distinct from the everyday sense of mental focus.
Words with a similar meaning
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “concentration”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.