Definition of Engrossment in English :

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Engrossment meaning in English

Meaning of Engrossment in English

Pronunciation of Engrossment in English

Engrossment pronunciation in English

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Engrossment

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Noun

1. absorption, concentration, engrossment, immersion

complete attention; intense mental effort

2. absorption, engrossment, preoccupancy, preoccupation

the mental state of being preoccupied by something

3. engrossment, intentness

the quality of being intent and concentrated

Example Sentences:
'the intentness of his gaze'

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Engrossment

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noun
1. 
a deed or other document that has been engrossed
2. 
the state of being engrossed

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Engrossment

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tr.v. en·grossed, en·gross·ing, en·gross·es
1. To occupy exclusively; absorb: a novel that engrosses every reader.
2. To acquire most or all of (a commodity); monopolize (a market).
3.
a. To write or transcribe in a large, clear hand.
b. To write or print the final draft of (an official document).

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