Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for concentration.
Definitions

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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Those concentration limits emerged as an obstacle when a group of banks were syndicating some of the loans in late 2025 and early 2026, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The county rankings show the concentration of that burden.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Uncertainty, divergent sector returns and high index concentration make active investment management more valuable.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Data from the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation found Blaenau Gwent was the Welsh local authority with the highest concentration of deprived neighbourhoods.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“Give me a second,” Elliot said, his face furrowed in concentration.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

Vocabulary lists containing concentration

The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 7

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

The New SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words

Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!