apologies
/əˈpɒləd͡ʒiːz/
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Meaning · English
A list of people unable to attend a meeting, typically presented as the first item on the agenda.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “apologies” mean?
A list of people unable to attend a meeting, typically presented as the first item on the agenda.
Is “apologies” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.