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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Golf fans' and sports fans in general have a shorter attention span. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025 Despite engaging with his share of these reality shows, Alter doesn’t have a lot of attention span for them. David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2025 People experiencing brain fog often talk about poor attention span, feeling drained, confused, and having difficulty remembering things. Lorena O'Neil, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025 As companies face diminishing attention spans and modern shoppers demand swift, seamless experiences, conversational commerce and rich communication services (RCS), in particular, are changing the game by integrating discovery, engagement and purchase into one channel. Pratik Bhadra, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for attention span

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of attention span was in 1903

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“Attention span.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attention%20span. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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attention span

noun
: the length of time during which one is able to concentrate or remain interested
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