attention span
noun
: the length of time during which one (such as an individual or a group) is able to concentrate or remain interested
Examples of attention span in a Sentence
people with short attention spans
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With the rise of social media, mobile applications and AI, consumer behavior has transformed significantly, leading to shorter attention spans and a demand for bite-sized, memorable experiences.
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Nikita Korchevskyi, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Plus, flavonoids in chocolate can expand attention span and memory retention, helping your entire brain function at an elevated level [4].
—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
Technology can indeed decrease attention spans, research shows.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
School districts across the United States started to ban phones to protect the attention spans and mental health of their students.
—Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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Nikita Korchevskyi, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Plus, flavonoids in chocolate can expand attention span and memory retention, helping your entire brain function at an elevated level [4].
—Lydia Kariuki, The Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2024
Technology can indeed decrease attention spans, research shows.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
School districts across the United States started to ban phones to protect the attention spans and mental health of their students.
—Nir Eisikovits, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for attention span
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“Attention span.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attention%20span. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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