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Absenteeism: meaning, definitions and examples

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absenteeism

 

[ ˌæbsənˈtiːɪzəm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

workplace

The practice of regularly staying away from work or school without good reason.

Synonyms

absence, nonattendance, truantry

Examples of usage

  • He was fired for excessive absenteeism.
  • Absenteeism is a major issue in the company.
  • She was warned about her absenteeism.
Context #2 | Noun

education

The habit of staying away from school without permission.

Synonyms

nonattendance, skipping, truancy

Examples of usage

  • High levels of absenteeism can negatively impact academic performance.
  • The school is addressing the issue of absenteeism.
  • Parents were notified about their child's absenteeism.

Translations

Translations of the word "absenteeism" in other languages:

🇵🇹 absentismo

🇮🇳 अनुपस्थिति

🇩🇪 Abwesenheit

🇮🇩 ketidakhadiran

🇺🇦 відсутність

🇵🇱 nieobecność

🇯🇵 欠席

🇫🇷 absentéisme

🇪🇸 absentismo

🇹🇷 devamsızlık

🇰🇷 결석

🇸🇦 التغيب

🇨🇿 absentismus

🇸🇰 absentérstvo

🇨🇳 缺勤

🇸🇮 izostanek

🇮🇸 fjarvera

🇰🇿 қатыспау

🇬🇪 არარსებობა

🇦🇿 qeyri-mövcudluq

🇲🇽 absentismo

Etymology

The word 'absenteeism' originated from the Latin word 'absentia', meaning absence. The term has been used since the mid-19th century to describe the act of being absent from work or school without a valid reason. Absenteeism can have negative consequences on productivity, performance, and educational outcomes.

See also: absentee, absently, absentminded, absentmindedly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,789, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.