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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Rapid evolutions in consumer attention spans, technological platforms and social media algorithms mean that today’s cutting-edge marketing approaches could be considered passé within months, potentially wasting significant creative and financial resources.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Despite the substantial presence of social media and streaming channels and the challenge of holding attention spans, watching live Premier League football remains as popular as ever, hence the new £6.7billion domestic rights deal signed in December 2023.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Exposure to high concentrations can cause people to lose consciousness and can lead to long-term effects such as headaches, poor attention span, poor memory and poor motor function, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
—Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
The negative campaigning strategy is also a simple way to circumvent declining attention spans, which has been fueled by the rise of the 24-hour media cycle and the advent of the smartphone.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Oct. 2024
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
Despite the substantial presence of social media and streaming channels and the challenge of holding attention spans, watching live Premier League football remains as popular as ever, hence the new £6.7billion domestic rights deal signed in December 2023.
—Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Exposure to high concentrations can cause people to lose consciousness and can lead to long-term effects such as headaches, poor attention span, poor memory and poor motor function, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
—Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
The negative campaigning strategy is also a simple way to circumvent declining attention spans, which has been fueled by the rise of the 24-hour media cycle and the advent of the smartphone.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Attention span.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attention%20span. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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