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attendance

[əˈtɛndəns]

attendance Definition

  • 1the action or state of going regularly to or being present at a place or event
  • 2the number of people present in a particular place or at a particular event

Using attendance: Examples

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

  • Example

    Attendance at the meeting is mandatory.

  • Example

    The concert had a low attendance due to bad weather.

  • Example

    The school keeps track of student attendance.

  • Example

    The team's attendance has been declining over the past few years.

attendance Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for attendance

Phrases with attendance

  • to check who is present and who is absent

    Example

    The teacher takes attendance at the beginning of each class.

  • a situation where fewer people than expected attend an event or place

    Example

    The restaurant had poor attendance during the weekday lunch hour.

  • a situation where someone has not missed a single day of school or work

    Example

    She received an award for perfect attendance at school.

Origins of attendance

from Old French 'atendre', meaning 'to wait for'

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Summary: attendance in Brief

'Attendance' [əˈtɛndəns] refers to the act of regularly going to or being present at a place or event, as well as the number of people present. It is often used in contexts like school, work, and events, as in 'The school keeps track of student attendance.' 'Attendance' can be measured by phrases like 'take attendance,' and described by idioms like 'poor attendance.'

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