attention period

noun

UK /əˈtɛnʃən ˈpɪəriəd/

US /əˈtɛnʃən ˈpɪriəd/

An attention period is a short time when you focus on one thing.

The teacher gave us a ten-minute attention period to finish the puzzle.

SYNONYMS

focus time concentration span attention span thinking time

RELATED WORDS

focus concentration listening study time break

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A set length of time during which someone must pay close attention.

During the attention period, the students watched the science demo quietly.

3. The amount of time a person can keep concentrating before needing a rest.

Young children usually have a shorter attention period than adults.

4. A scheduled part of a lesson or activity for focused listening or work.

The coach called an attention period to explain the next drill.