concentrationdrill

noun

UK /ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən drɪl/

US /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən drɪl/

A concentration drill is a short practice that helps you focus your mind.

The teacher started the class with a concentration drill to help the students pay attention.

SYNONYMS

focus exercise attention practice mental workout mind training

RELATED WORDS

focus attention memory discipline mindfulness

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A repeated exercise used to improve the ability to stay focused for long periods.

Athletes use concentration drills to stay sharp during long games.

3. A training activity in which a person practices ignoring distractions.

The concentration drill required her to count backward while music played loudly.

4. A short mental warm-up done before a task that needs deep thinking.

He did a quick concentration drill before starting his math test.