immersion

noun

i-ˈmər-zhən How to pronounce immersion (audio)
Definition of immersionnext
as in concentration
a focusing of the mind on something a program of complete immersion in the language is the only way you're going to learn it

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Recent Examples of immersion Spring equinox sound immersion: Vibe with the season in a relaxing sound immersion focused on growing and evolving, at 11:30am Sunday at Synchronicities in Sandy. — Erin Alberty, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025 With that immersion comes greater intrigue and appreciation for the animals. — Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 This ultrawide beast delivers mind-blowing colors, contrast, and immersion, making every game look unreal. — Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 11 Mar. 2025 His agency is working with the local university to develop Russian-language immersion courses specially tailored for Westerners. — Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for immersion
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  1. concentration
  2. attention
  3. absorption
Noun
  • Added Antioxidants Green tea has a high concentration of antioxidants, which are responsible for the beverage's health benefits.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025
  • These changes may lead to both higher pollen concentrations and earlier and longer pollen seasons, according to Kaman.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of concentration
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  • Courtesy of Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas Come nightfall, attention turns to the new Hard Shake cocktail lounge, accented by art decor motifs.
    — Ryan Slattery, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2025
  • So my most fundamental goal was to use baseball to bring attention to this history on a wider scale from people who ordinarily would not be interested and to see, of course, how this history resonates with what’s happening today in this country.
    — Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of attention
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  • Taking supplements with food may improve absorption and prevent stomach upset that can sometimes occur when taking supplements on an empty stomach.40 One popular way people enjoy turmeric and magnesium is by making turmeric and magnesium lemonade.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Try adding black pepper or a source of fat to your turmeric coffee to help boost its absorption.
    — Lindsey DeSoto, Health, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of absorption

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