attendance

noun

at·​ten·​dance ə-ˈten-dən(t)s How to pronounce attendance (audio)
Synonyms of attendancenext
1
: the act or fact of attending something or someone
a physician in attendance
Attendance at the meeting is mandatory.
2
a
: the persons or number of persons attending something
Attendance at the soccer games has been increasing.
also : an account of persons attending
The teacher took attendance [=made a record of who was present] before starting class.
b
: the number of times a person attends
a student who has perfect attendance [=a student who has been present at every class]

Examples of attendance in a Sentence

The team wants to double attendance at its games this season. Attendance is down so far this season. Museum attendances in the city have been increasing in recent years. Her grades are good, but how's her attendance?
Recent Examples on the Web Rising laments that office attendance is still below pre-pandemic levels, especially among nearby government buildings that were packed with public employees who helped bring a sense of activity to Grand Avenue and other downtown streets. —Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024 Rather than waiting for a student to hit the 18-day mark to intervene, district leaders start watching attendance from the first day of school. —The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2024 While state test scores at least theoretically show how well students have mastered the subject they’re being tested on, grades often take many other factors into account, including effort, class participation and attendance. —Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2024 With John Travolta, Gregory Nava and a host of other luminaries lighting it up, the 12th Panama International Film Festival wrapped Sunday on a high note, with general attendance exceeding expectations. —Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024 How Parents Can Help Teachers A majority of teachers say parents are not holding their children accountable for their behavior in school, and are also falling short in assisting with schoolwork and ensuring regular attendance. —Kristina Behr, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024 The average attendance per A’s game in 2023 was 10,276 people, according to Baseball Reference. —Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 4 Apr. 2024 At last year's festival, the virtual part of the festival was only available for one week, and saw a sharp decline in viewings from the previous year, while in-person attendance jumped 58%. —Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2024 Meanwhile, last season Milan had an average attendance of almost 72,000 fans, and those gangbusters attendance numbers yielded just $79 million in stadium revenue. —Paolo Confino, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

see attend

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of attendance was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing attendance

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“Attendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attendance. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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attendance

noun
at·​ten·​dance ə-ˈten-dən(t)s How to pronounce attendance (audio)
1
: the act of attending
2
a
: the number of persons attending
b
: the number of times a person attends
perfect attendance

Medical Definition

attendance

noun
at·​ten·​dance ə-ˈten-dən(t)s How to pronounce attendance (audio)
: service at a hospital
a physician in attendance
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