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Attendance

Verb / ʌˈtendʌns / Another word for attendance — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Attendance is the act of being present, usually at a specific place or event.

Synonyms & similar words

attending nonattendance presence participation turnout appearance arrival coming entry admission registration enrollment sign-in check-in record roster headcount tally count enumeration

Synonyms by register

Formal

presence participation registry record

Informal

showing up being there turnout

Literary

audience assembly

Antonyms

absence nonattendance truancy idleness neglect default

Common collocations

  • record attendance
  • daily attendance
  • class attendance
  • attendance sheet
  • attendance register
  • attendance policy
  • attendance rate
  • attendance record

Word family

noun attendance
verb attend
adjective attendant

Usage note

Attendance refers to the act of being present at a place or event. It is often used in formal contexts like schools or meetings. Be careful not to confuse it with 'attendants', who are people who assist or serve.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher took attendance before starting the lesson.
  2. He had perfect attendance at school for the entire year.
  3. The concert had a large attendance with thousands of people in the audience.
  4. The company tracks attendance to ensure everyone is showing up to work.
  5. Attendance at the event was mandatory.

Quotes

  • Showing up is 80 percent of life. - Woody Allen
  • Ninety percent of success is showing up. - Woody Allen
  • There is no substitute for attendance, for being there. - Gary Player

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