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Meaning of attention span | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
əˈtɛn.ʃən spæn

Definitions

The length of time, or span that one can pay attention, or concentrate on one topic without becoming distracted.

Equivalents

Deutsch Aufmerksamkeitsspanne
Suomi huomiojänne keskittymiskyky
Français capacité de concentration
Nederlands aandachtsspanne spanningsboog

Examples

“He has learning difficulties because of his short attention span.”
“Limit your training sessions to fifteen minutes; twice each day. One half-hour session is not recommended as a rock's attention span is rather short. Remember; a bored rock is an unhappy rock.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

attention whore attention-deficit disorder attention-grabbing Attentional Attentions attentisme

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