concentration
- 01 C1 Advanced
a large number of people or things brought together in one area.
a high density or clustering of items or people within a specific geographic or physical space.
Simple“There is a heavy concentration of tech companies in this part of the city.”
In context“The high concentration of industry along the riverbanks has led to significant environmental challenges for the local government.”
UsageFrequently used in urban planning and sociology contexts.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
a specific subject that a student chooses to focus on during their degree.
a specific area of emphasis within a broader academic major or field of study.
Simple“She is a history major with a concentration in Latin American studies.”
In context“The university offers a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in sustainable finance and corporate social responsibility.”
Teacher's tipThis is primarily used in the US higher education system; British universities usually prefer 'specialism' or 'pathway'.
Synonyms
“Bakau is home to one of the largest concentrations of Kanyeleng with about 10 groups, but the tradition extends across The Gambia’s seven regions.”
“Unfortunately, they come late .” The concentration of healthcare capacity in the city thus transforms distance into a factor in mortality.”
From New Latin concentrātiō (“(1550) action or an act of coming together at a single place; (1659) extraction or separation of one or more of the metals present in an alloy”). Compare French concentration, Spanish concentración, Italian concentrazione (last quarter of 16th century). Equivalent to concentrate + -ion. By surface analysis, con- + centre + -ate + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.