NCNS

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A form of no-call-no-show — An unexplained absence from work, usually grounds for discipline, where the employee does not alert the employer of their absence ahead of time nor during the scheduled shift.

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Meanings

nounNCNS (plural NCNSs)

plural NCNSs

  1. abbreviationinitialismInitialism of no-call-no-show.

    Before we dive into possible responses to NCNSs, it’s important to understand why staff may miss work without notifying you. That way, you can develop a comprehensive plan for every scenario and be better prepared to deal with last-minute absences.

    2024 April 22, Homebase Team, “A comprehensive guide to no call no shows (NCNS)”, in homebase

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
no-call-no-show
Cite this entry
APA

NCNS. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/NCNS

MLA

“NCNS.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/NCNS. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “NCNS,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/NCNS.

Source: NCNS on Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.