attendance
uh-TEHN-duhns
Attendance (noun) means the act of being present at an event, or the number of people present. Example: “Attendance at the village fete was lower than usual because of the rain.”
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The act of being present at an event, or the number of people present.
"The Prince of Wales will read the Queen's Speech on Her Majesty's behalf, with the Duke of Cambridge also in attendance."
— Alex Finnis, Episodic meaning explained: What the Buckingham Palace statement about the Queen's mobility problems means (2022)
"All those in attendance are to sign this slip."
"Attendance at the village fete was lower than usual because of the rain."
"Attendance at the concert broke last year's record."
"Her attendance at meetings has been excellent this term."
"Attendance at the meeting is required."
How to use attendance
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the act of being present, or a count of how many people showed up.
Common pairings
take attendance
poor attendance
record attendance
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Etymology
From Old French atendance, related to attend.
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What does “attendance” mean?
The word “attendance” means the act of being present at an event, or the number of people present. In plain terms, either the act of being present, or a count of how many people showed up.
How do you pronounce “attendance”?
“Attendance” is pronounced uh-TEHN-duhns (/əˈtɛn.dəns/ in IPA).
How do you use “attendance” in a sentence?
Here is “attendance” used in a sentence: “Attendance at the concert broke last year's record.”
What part of speech is “attendance”?
“Attendance” is a noun.
Where does the word “attendance” come from?
The word “attendance” comes from Old French. From Old French atendance, related to attend.
Is “attendance” a common word?
“Attendance” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between attendance and attendants?
Attendance means the act of being present at an event or the number of people present, while attendants are the people who serve, assist, or wait on others, such as flight attendants. The words sound similar but attendance is about presence and attendants are people who help.
What is the difference between attendance and attention?
Attendance refers to being physically present at an event or the count of those present, while attention refers to mentally focusing on something. You can mark someone's attendance in a class, but you cannot substitute it for the attention they pay to the lesson.
Which preposition goes with attendance?
Attendance is typically paired with "at," as in "attendance at the meeting was high," and with "in" in the phrase "in attendance," meaning present. Use "in attendance" to say someone is present and "attendance at" to name the event.
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