English Explanatory Dictionary

attendance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of attending; the state of being present; presence.
  2. A tally or listing of the persons present.
  3. The frequency with which one has been present for a regular activity or set of events.
  4. Attention paid to something; careful regard.
  5. Maid service.

Pronunciation

/əˈtɛn.dəns/ ə-tĕn'dəns LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-attendance.wav

Word forms

attendance attendances attendaunce

Etymology

From Middle English attendance, from Old French atendance, from atendre (“to attend, listen”).

Related words

bums in seats

Derived words

attendance allowance attendance check attendance order attendance record attendance sheet attendance slip dance attendance in attendance inattendance non-attendance nonattendance reattendance take attendance turnstile attendance unattendance underattendance
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