Concentrate ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Concentrate ( verb )

1. Direct one's attention on a particular object or activity.
2. Increase the strength, purity, or saturation of (a solution or mixture).
3. Reduce the size of a population or area occupied by a particular group or activity.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin concentratus, past participle of concentrare "bring together", from con- "together" + centrare "center".

Examples:

1. She concentrated on her studies.
2. The company is trying to concentrate its business activities.
3. He concentrated the orange juice by boiling it.
4. The government is trying to concentrate the population in urban areas.
5. The company is trying to concentrate its product line.

(As a noun)

Concentrate ( noun )

1. Direct one's attention on a particular object or activity.
2. Increase the strength, purity, or saturation of (a solution or mixture).
3. Reduce the size of a population or area occupied by a particular group or activity.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin concentratus, past participle of concentrare "bring together", from con- "together" + centrare "center".

Examples:

1. She concentrated on her studies.
2. The company is trying to concentrate its business activities.
3. He concentrated the orange juice by boiling it.
4. The government is trying to concentrate the population in urban areas.
5. The company is trying to concentrate its product line.