CEFR B2

non-attendance

noun

Meaning

The failure to attend a place, event, or meeting, especially when expected or required.

Examples

The company has a strict policy regarding non-attendance at mandatory training sessions.
Non-attendance at school without a valid reason can result in penalties for parents.

Synonyms: absence, default, truancy, dereliction

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non-attendance (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /nɒn əˈtendəns/

Definition

The failure to attend a place, event, or meeting, especially when expected or required.

Examples

The company has a strict policy regarding non-attendance at mandatory training sessions.
Non-attendance at school without a valid reason can result in penalties for parents.
We noted your non-attendance at the last three board meetings.

How to Use non-attendance

non-attendance at (prepositional phrase): Failure to be present at a specific event or place. — "Non-attendance at the lecture was noted by the professor."
non-attendance of (prepositional phrase): Failure to be present for a specific person or group. — "The non-attendance of key witnesses delayed the trial."

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