attendance

noun

at·​ten·​dance ə-ˈten-dən(t)s How to pronounce attendance (audio)
1
: the act or fact of attending something or someone
a physician in attendance
Attendance at the meeting is mandatory.
2
a
: the persons or number of persons attending something
Attendance at the soccer games has been increasing.
also : an account of persons attending
The teacher took attendance [=made a record of who was present] before starting class.
b
: the number of times a person attends
a student who has perfect attendance [=a student who has been present at every class]

Examples of attendance in a Sentence

The team wants to double attendance at its games this season. Attendance is down so far this season. Museum attendances in the city have been increasing in recent years. Her grades are good, but how's her attendance?
Recent Examples on the Web Ticket prices may also increase at any time based on expected attendance, per the aquarium's website. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 20 Mar. 2024 Prince William’s attendance at the meeting was a continuation of his mission to address homelessness in the U.K., inspired by his late mother Princess Diana. Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024 His attendance is better this year as compared to last, and last year his attendance was better than the year before, too. Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Mar. 2024 Missing school for vacation can potentially send young students mixed messages about attendance, Phillips says, noting that these types of trips might unintentionally signal that school isn’t as important as other commitments. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2024 Biden claimed that the nation’s interest would be best served by his attendance at Syracuse Law School. Neal B. Freeman, National Review, 14 Mar. 2024 Also judged are performance on standardized tests for reading and math, and behavioral and attendance records. Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2024 As churches across the region and the country have seen attendance decline — a decades-long trend hastened by the pandemic — some are examining creative ways to use their real estate to serve the public good. Danny Nguyen, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2024 The Aces hold the highest average attendance rate in the league, regularly bringing in nearly 10,000 fans to every game. Neda Ulaby, NPR, 8 Mar. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

see attend

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of attendance was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Attendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attendance. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

attendance

noun
at·​ten·​dance ə-ˈten-dən(t)s How to pronounce attendance (audio)
1
: the act of attending
2
a
: the number of persons attending
b
: the number of times a person attends
perfect attendance

Medical Definition

attendance

noun
at·​ten·​dance ə-ˈten-dən(t)s How to pronounce attendance (audio)
: service at a hospital
a physician in attendance
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