absences

[ˈæbsənsɪz]

absences Definition

• 1. the state of being away or not present, especially from work or school
• 2. the number of times someone is absent from work or school

Using absences: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "absences" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Her absences from work were becoming a problem.

• Example

  The school has strict policies on absences.

• Example

  He had a high number of absences this semester.

• Example

  The teacher marked him absent for his three absences last week.

absences Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for absences

• nonattendance
• nonappearance
• truancy
• default
• omission

Antonyms for absences

• attendance
• presence

Phrases with absences

• unexcused absence

  an absence from work or school that is not approved or justified

  Example

  She was given a warning for her unexcused absence from work.

• chronic absenteeism

  a pattern of missing school or work frequently and without a valid reason

  Example

  The school is working to address chronic absenteeism among its students.

• leave of absence

  a period of time when someone is allowed to be away from work or school

  Example

  He took a leave of absence to care for his sick mother.

Origins of absences

from Old French 'absence', from Latin 'absentia', meaning 'a being away'

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Summary: absences in Brief

'Absences' [ˈæbsənsɪz] refer to the state of being away or not present, especially from work or school. It can also denote the number of times someone is absent from work or school. Phrases like 'unexcused absence' and 'chronic absenteeism' describe specific types of absences, while 'leave of absence' refers to an approved period of time away from work or school.