Meaning of the word concentrating in English

What does concentrating mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

concentrating

US /ˈkɑn.sən.treɪ.tɪŋ/
UK /ˈkɒn.sən.treɪ.tɪŋ/

Verb

1.

to focus all one's attention on a particular object or activity

Example:
She was concentrating on her homework.
It's hard to concentrate with all this noise.
2.

to increase the strength or density of a solution or substance

Example:
The process involves concentrating the ore to extract the valuable minerals.
The juice is concentrated to reduce its volume.

Adjective

having all attention or mental effort directed on a particular object or activity

Example:
He was deeply concentrating on the chess game.
A concentrating student often achieves better grades.