Attention economy
PopularQUICK MEANING
Primary meaning
A system where platforms and businesses compete to capture and monetise people's attention.
EXAMPLE“They used “Attention economy” to describe the situation in an informal conversation.”
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DETAILED EXPLANATION
Attention economy is a term used in internet, business contexts to describe a system where platforms and businesses compete to capture and monetise people's attention. It is most likely to appear in memes, short-form videos, comments and online conversation. It is generally safe in ordinary conversation, although tone and context can still change how it is received.
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EDITORIAL RESEARCH
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Core modern digital-life concept. Primary editorial source: Macquarie 2025 Blog — https://www.macquariedictionary.com.au/blog/. Imported from the July 2026 SlangCheck gap analysis; regional scores are editorial estimates, not live search-volume measurements.