attendance
/əˈtɛn.dəns/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: attendances
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of attending; the state of being present; presence.
Noun
Examples
Attendance at the meeting is required.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A tally or listing of the persons present.
Noun
Examples
The class sat down so that the teacher could take attendance.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “attendance” mean?
The act of attending; the state of being present; presence.
Is “attendance” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.