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attention span

noun

: the length of time during which someone is able to think about or remain interested in something

Full Definition of ATTENTION SPAN

:  the length of time during which one (as an individual or a group) is able to concentrate or remain interested
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First Known Use of ATTENTION SPAN

1934

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