: the length of time during which one (such as an individual or a group) is able to concentrate or remain interested
Example Sentences
people with short attention spans
Recent Examples on the WebRiot’s onboarding team also had to make some changes and adapt its onboarding checklist to a virtual world in which employee attention span is much shorter. Aman Kidwai, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2022 Although dogs seem to have endless energy, their attention span for training is only 5-10 minutes at a time.Outside Online, 23 May 2022 The attention span and focus level worldwide is in decline. Stephen Akintayo, Forbes, 16 May 2022 More broadly, the hyperactivity of today’s news cycle, the explosion of media outlets and the fleeting attention span of voters have changed the nature of politics and lessened the impact of an event like Jackson’s inquisition. Mark Z. Barabakcolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2022 The streaming giant has a whole selection of programs for every age, taste and attention span. Alesandra Dubin, Good Housekeeping, 14 Aug. 2022 Especially in these days of short attention span theater, STANDING OUT is more important – albeit tougher – than ever. Steve Strauss, USA TODAY, 4 Aug. 2022 Discovery+ Short attention span or just short on time? Briana Richert, EW.com, 11 July 2022 This whole new attention span for discussions on mental health because of the pandemic felt directly tied to the need for conversations around the mental impact of climate change. Antonia Mufarech, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 May 2022 See More