concentration

concentration
n
1. focus, centrality, convergence; consolidation, drawing together, constriction, compression.
2. collection, gathering, congregation, flock, assemblage, assembly, confluence, conflux; cluster, agglomeration, agglomerate, aggregation, aggregate, mass, amassment, heap, store, hoard; accumulation, clustering, conglomeration, bunching, packing, crowding, overcrowding, congestion, swarming; crowd, multitude, pack, horde, swarm, press, throng.
3. heed, absorption, engrossment, fixed regard, intentness, intensity; close attention, application, diligence, devotion; rumination, pondering, meditation, deep thought; deliberation, consideration, study, scrutiny, examination.
4. intensification, strengthening, condensation, boi! ing down, reduction; purification, Chem. rectifying; refinement; distillation, evaporation, extraction; coagulation, clotting, thickening, crystallization.

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