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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According to American psychologist Gloria Mark’s research, constant digital distractions also contribute to a decline in attention spans, which have decreased from about 2.5 minutes to 47 seconds today, a 66% decrease over two decades.
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Dale Whelehan, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
Everything is moving quickly which has affected the attention span.
—Vogue Runway, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
What's left is usually enough depth to catch attention and cater to hyper-short attention spans.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Your pupils say a lot about you — about your mental state, your attention span, your arousal, and your intelligence.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 1 Jan. 2025
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Dale Whelehan, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
Everything is moving quickly which has affected the attention span.
—Vogue Runway, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025
What's left is usually enough depth to catch attention and cater to hyper-short attention spans.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news
Your pupils say a lot about you — about your mental state, your attention span, your arousal, and your intelligence.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 1 Jan. 2025
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 Feb. 2025.
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