attendance

plural attendances · alternative attendaunce

1. countableuncountableThe act of attending; the state of being present; presence.

   Attendance at the meeting is required.

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   All those in attendance are to sign this slip.

   The Prince of Wales will read the Queen's Speech on Her Majesty's behalf, with the Duke of Cambridge also in attendance.

   2022 May 10, Alex Finnis, “Episodic meaning explained: What the Buckingham Palace statement about the Queen's mobility problems means”, in inews.co.uk, Associated Newspapers Limited, retrieved 11 May 2022

2. countableuncountableA tally or listing of the persons present.

   The class sat down so that the teacher could take attendance.

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   The workshop […] was extremely successful with an attendance of more than 380 participants from government, the private sector and members of Trade Associations for Grains, Seed and Cocoa Federation.

   2021 May 10, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, “Joint IPPC/ePhyto Industry Advisory Group workshop continues for Dominican Republic”, in ktvb.com, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, retrieved 11 May 2022

3. countableuncountableThe frequency with which one has been present for a regular activity or set of events.

   John's attendance for the conventions was not good.

4. countableobsoleteuncountableAttention paid to something; careful regard.

   The matter required his immediate attendance.

   1861, E. J. Guerin, Mountain Charley, page 7

5. countableuncountableMaid service.

   "And what are you going to charge me?" There had come a kindly, almost a friendly note into his voice. "With attendance, mind! I shall expect you to give me attendance, and I need hardly ask if you can cook, Mrs. Bunting?"

   1913, Marie Adelaide Belloc Lowndes, The Lodger