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

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That surge in AI-related borrowing could take the corporate bond markets into uncharted territory, with degrees of concentration similar to those seen in equity markets over recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal

The SocGen duo points out the extent of concentration in the market where the top few stocks contribute such a significant weighting.

From MarketWatch

Parts of England and Wales are expected to experience the most pronounced effects, as dust concentrations are forecast to be highest there due to prevailing winds and the position of high pressure system.

From BBC

Greater Los Angeles is home to the largest concentration of people of Iranian descent outside Iran.

From Los Angeles Times

concentration

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