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engrossment

/ɛŋˈɡrɒsmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does engrossment mean?

noun

The state of being completely absorbed or engaged in something, often to the exclusion of other things. A period of time when a bill is under consideration by a legislative body.

Example

"The engrossment of the audience was palpable as the speaker took the stage."

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