Attendance

Definition

Attendance refers to the act of being present at a place, such as a school, meeting, or event. It can also mean the number of people present at a particular event or place.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /əˈtɛndəns/
• Respelling: uh-TEN-duns

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /əˈtɛndəns/
• Respelling: uh-TEN-duns

The pronunciation of "attendance" is the same in both American and British English.

Etymology

The term "attendance" originates from the Old French word "atendre," meaning "to wait on" or "to pay attention to." This is derived from the Latin "attendere," which combines "ad-" (toward) and "tendere" (to stretch, direct, or tend).

Derivatives

• Attend (verb)
• Attendant (noun)
• Attendee (noun)
• Nonattendance (noun)
• Attendance rate (noun)

Synonyms

• Presence
• Participation
• Turnout

Antonyms

• Absence
• Nonappearance
• Nonattendance

Usage

The word "attendance" is commonly used to describe the act of being present at an event, place, or institution. For example, "The student's attendance in class was excellent," or "The concert had a high attendance rate."

Related Terms

• Attendance record: A documented record of the days or events a person has attended.
• Compulsory attendance: The requirement to be present at a specific place or event, often in the context of schooling.
• Attendance policy: A set of rules governing the expectations and requirements for attendance.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The act of being present at a location, event, or gathering: Refers to the physical presence of an individual at a specified place or event.
  • Example: "Her attendance at the meeting was mandatory."
• The number of people present at a particular event: Refers to the count or total of individuals attending an event or gathering.
  • Example: "The conference saw an attendance of over 500 people."