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attendance
noun at·ten·dance \ə-ˈten-dən(t)s\
: the number of people present at an event, meeting, etc.
: the act of being present at a place
: a record of how often a person goes to classes, meetings, etc.
Full Definition of ATTENDANCE
1
: the act or fact of attending <a physician in attendance>
2
a : the persons or number of persons attending; also : an account of persons attending <the teacher took attendance before starting class> b : the number of times a person attends
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First Known Use of ATTENDANCE
14th century
ATTENDANCE Defined for Kids
attendance
noun at·ten·dance \ə-ˈten-dəns\
Definition of ATTENDANCE for Kids
1
: presence at a place <Attendance is required.>
2
: a record of how often a person is present at a place <These students have perfect attendance.>
3
: the number of people present <Attendance is up at the theater.>
Medical Dictionary
attendance
noun at·ten·dance \ə-ˈten-dən(t)s\
Medical Definition of ATTENDANCE
: service at a hospital <a physician in attendance>
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