engrossment

/ɛnˈɡɹəʊsmənt/

Meanings

noun

The state of being engrossed; concentration or preoccupation.

Examples :

"Her engrossment in the novel was so complete that she didn't hear the doorbell ring. "

noun

The fact or instance of writing in a legal document.

Examples :

"The lawyer's engrossment of the contract ensured all the details were perfectly clear and legally sound. "

writing law

Related Words

details noun

/dɪˈteɪlz/

Something small enough to escape casual notice.

"Note this fine detail in the lower left corner."

writing noun

/ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/

Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning.

"My son's writing homework included practicing cursive letters. "

doorbell noun

/ˈdɔːrbel/ /ˈdɔːrbɛl/

A device on or adjacent to an outer door for announcing one's presence. It can be mechanical, directly sounding a bell, or a button that electrically sounds a chime or buzzer inside the building.

"I pressed the doorbell and waited for someone to open the door. "

ensured verb

/ɪnˈʃʊrd/ /ɛnˈʃʊrd/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"The teacher ensured her students that the test would cover only the topics they studied in class. "

preoccupation noun

/priˌɑkjəˈpeɪʃən/ /priˌɔkjəˈpeɪʃən/

The state of being preoccupied or an idea that preoccupies the mind; enthrallment.

"His constant preoccupation with the upcoming exam made it hard for him to enjoy his family dinner. "

document noun

/ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/

An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support.

"The document outlining the family's budget was used to prove their financial need to the housing agency. "

instance noun

/ˈɪnstəns/

Urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence.

"My mother's instance that I finish my homework before dinner was quite strong. "

complete noun

/kəmˈpliːt/

A completed survey.

"The complete survey was handed in to the teacher. "

perfectly adverb

/ˈpɜːfɪktli/ /ˈpɝfɪktli/

With perfection.

"They completed the first series perfectly."

concentration noun

/ˌkɒnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/ /ˌkɑnsənˈtɹeɪʃən/

The act, process or ability of concentrating; the process of becoming concentrated, or the state of being concentrated.

"My concentration was high during the important math test. "

engrossed verb

/ɛn.ˈɡɹoʊst/

To write (a document) in large, aesthetic, and legible lettering; to make a finalized copy of.

"The calligrapher engrossed the invitation, creating a beautiful, large script for the wedding. "

contract noun

/ˈkɒntɹækt/ /ˈkɑntɹækt/ /kənˈtɹækt/

An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.

"Marriage is a contract."