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Definition of attention span noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

attention span

noun

/əˈtenʃn spæn/

/əˈtenʃn spæn/

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the length of time for which somebody is able to concentrate on something
- The kids don't have a very long attention span so you have to keep them occupied.
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