Nonattendance: meaning, definitions and examples

Used in formal or official settings, particularly regarding meetings, classes, or scheduled events.

• The company reported a high rate of nonattendance at the annual training workshop

A general term suitable for informal and formal contexts, indicating that someone is not present where they are expected to be.

• Her absence from the meeting was noted by everyone

Specifically refers to students skipping school without permission; often carries a negative connotation.

• The school has implemented new policies to reduce truancy among students

Usually applied in legal settings or formal events to describe a failure to appear at a scheduled time or place.

• The defendant's nonappearance in court led to a rescheduling of the trial

Employed again in various contexts but generally interchangeable with 'nonattendance'.

• The nonattendance of key members affected the meeting significantly

Typically used in a professional or academic context to describe a pattern or habitual behavior of being frequently absent, often with a negative connotation.

• Chronic absenteeism among students is a major concern for the school administration

Used in formal contexts such as legal or official situations to describe not showing up when expected.

• The judge issued a warrant for his arrest due to his nonappearance in court

Casual or informal term used to refer to intentionally not going to work, often implying a lack of a valid reason.

• He got caught skipping work to go to a concert