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Definition of attendance

attendance

/əˈtɛn.dəns/
at · tend · ance
Plural:attendances
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Adjective:attendant
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attendance Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

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

Example

"Regular class attendance is strongly correlated with higher academic achievement."

2

The number of people present at a particular place, meeting, or event.

Example

"The championship match drew the largest attendance of the entire season."

3

The action of serving, waiting upon, or caring for someone.

Example

"The royal physician remained in constant attendance upon the ailing monarch."

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• Nearby Words

attainment
attempt
attend
attendance
attendant
attendee
attender

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'atendance', from 'atendre' (to wait for, pay attention to), ultimately from Latin 'attendere' (to stretch toward, give heed to).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Attendance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/attendance
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