Attendance: meaning, definitions and examples

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attendance

 

[ əˈtɛndəns ]

Context #1 | Noun

school

The action or state of going regularly to or being present at a place or event.

Synonyms

attendance record, participation, presence

Examples of usage

  • He has perfect attendance this semester.
  • Attendance is mandatory for all students.
  • The teacher takes attendance at the beginning of each class.
Context #2 | Noun

work

The number of people present at a particular event or function.

Synonyms

audience, crowd, turnout

Examples of usage

  • The attendance at the conference was higher than expected.
  • We need to increase attendance at our company meetings.
  • Good attendance is crucial for the success of the event.
Context #3 | Noun

sports

The number of spectators present at a sporting event.

Synonyms

fan turnout, spectator numbers, viewer count

Examples of usage

  • The team's performance has a direct impact on attendance at the games.
  • Low attendance at the matches has affected the team's revenue.
  • Ticket sales determine the overall attendance for the season.

Translations

Translations of the word "attendance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 presença

🇮🇳 उपस्थिति

🇩🇪 Anwesenheit

🇮🇩 kehadiran

🇺🇦 присутність

🇵🇱 obecność

🇯🇵 出席 (しゅっせき)

🇫🇷 présence

🇪🇸 asistencia

🇹🇷 katılım

🇰🇷 출석 (chulseok)

🇸🇦 حضور

🇨🇿 přítomnost

🇸🇰 prítomnosť

🇨🇳 出席 (chūxí)

🇸🇮 prisotnost

🇮🇸 nærvera

🇰🇿 қатысу

🇬🇪 დასწრება

🇦🇿 iştirak

🇲🇽 asistencia

Etymology

The word 'attendance' originated from the Latin word 'attendere', which means 'to give heed to'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The concept of attendance has been important in various aspects of life, from schools to workplaces to events. Ensuring regular attendance has been a key factor in success and productivity.

See also: attend, attendant, attendants, attendee, attendees, attending, attentive, nonattendance, unattended.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,100, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.