attention control

noun

UK /əˈtɛnʃən kənˈtrəʊl/

US /əˈtɛnʃən kənˈtroʊl/

The ability to keep your mind focused on one thing and ignore distractions.

Good attention control helps you finish your homework even when the TV is on.

SYNONYMS

focus control concentration self-control mental focus

RELATED WORDS

attention focus distraction willpower mindfulness

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In psychology, the set of brain processes that decide what you notice and what you ignore.

Researchers study attention control to understand how the brain filters out noise.

3. In computer systems, a way to manage which tasks or signals get priority.

The robot uses attention control to watch the moving ball and ignore the background.

4. In sports, the skill of keeping your eyes and mind on the game instead of the crowd.

Her attention control on the court kept her from missing the pass.