concentration
ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən
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Definition of concentration - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
mental focusintense focus on a task or subject
  • Her concentration was evident during the exam.
attention focus
2.
densitylarge number of people or things in a small area
  • The concentration of shops in the downtown area attracts many visitors..
compactness density mass
3.
chemistryTECH.the amount of a substance in a mixtureTECH.
  • The concentration of salt in the water was high.
density strength
4.
processTECH.increasing the strength of a substance by removing other componentsTECH.
  • The concentration of the juice involves evaporating water..
focus intensity strengthening
5.
academic focusRarespecific area of study in educationRare
  • His concentration was in environmental science.
major specialization
6.
militaryTECH.the act of gathering military forcesTECH.
  • The concentration of troops was crucial for the mission.
assembly gathering
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Expressions with concentration

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place where large numbers of people are detained under harsh conditions
Many lost their lives in the concentration camp during the war..
very strong and determined focus on something
She faced the exam with steely concentration.
amount of a particular substance in a certain volume of blood
The lab report showed a high blood concentration of the medication.
difference in concentration of a substance across a space
Cells absorb nutrients due to the concentration gradient across their membranes..
degree to which few companies hold most sales in a market
High market concentration can reduce competition and increase prices for consumers.
concentration measured by moles of solute per liter
We calculated the molar concentration to be 1.2 moles per liter.

Origin of concentration

Latin, con- (together) + centrum (center)

Terms with concentration included in their meaning

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scent product
perfume liquid for wearing, usually low oil concentration
facial expression
furrow one's brows in displeasure or concentration
emotion
wrinkling of forehead showing displeasure or concentration
attention
concentration of attention or energy
attention
concentration of attention or energy on something
effort
requiring effort or concentration
concentration
focus thoughts by eliminating unnecessary ideas
focus
indication to avoid distractions for concentration

Examples of concentration in a sentence

  • His concentration on the project was unwavering.
  • There is a high concentration of tech companies in Silicon Valley.
  • The concentration of cars caused a traffic jam.
  • The concentration of sugar in the tea was perfect.
  • Scientists measured the concentration of carbon dioxide in the air.
  • The concentration of the solution was necessary for the experiment.

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  1. French:concentration, densité, ...
  2. German:Konzentration, Ansammlung, ...
  3. Italian:concentrazione, affollamento, ...
  4. Spanish:concentración, aglomeración, ...
  5. Portuguese:concentração, densidade, ...
  6. Chinese:专注, 密度, ...
  7. Japanese:集中力, 集中, ...
  8. Arabic:تَرْكِيز, كَثافَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:רִיכּוּז, צְפִיפוּת, ...
  10. Russian:концентрация, плотность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зосередженість, щільність, ...
  12. Hindi:एकाग्रता, सघनता, ...
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