attention span

1 of 1noun

/əˈtɛnʃən spæn/

Forms:attention spans

1

the amount of time a person can focus on a task or activity without becoming distracted or bored

Children often have a shorter attention span than adults.
His attention span improved after practicing mindfulness exercises.
The lecture was too long for students with a limited attention span.
Social media has been linked to a decreasing attention span in many users.
A good teacher adapts lessons to match the attention span of their students.