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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The big picture: An Axios analysis of Google Trends data (charted above) shows the dramatic peaks and valleys of America's attention span since January.
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Noah Bressner, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
There may be second acts in American life, but not much of an attention span.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
Over the past two decades, attention spans have dropped from around 2½ minutes to roughly 47 seconds, according to Gloria Mark, author of the book Attention Span.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Oct. 2024
Concerns have grown in recent years that MLB's cultural relevance is falling, namely as younger generations perceived to have shorter attention spans age into key demographics for media companies.
—Jake Piazza, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
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Noah Bressner, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
There may be second acts in American life, but not much of an attention span.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024
Over the past two decades, attention spans have dropped from around 2½ minutes to roughly 47 seconds, according to Gloria Mark, author of the book Attention Span.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Oct. 2024
Concerns have grown in recent years that MLB's cultural relevance is falling, namely as younger generations perceived to have shorter attention spans age into key demographics for media companies.
—Jake Piazza, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Attention span.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attention%20span. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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