attendance

noun

at·​ten·​dance ə-ˈten-dən(t)s 

1

: the act or fact of attending something or someone

a physician in attendance

Attendance at the meeting is mandatory.

2

a

: the persons or number of persons attending something

Attendance at the soccer games has been increasing.

also : an account of persons attending

The teacher took attendance [=made a record of who was present] before starting class.

b

: the number of times a person attends

a student who has perfect attendance [=a student who has been present at every class]

Examples of attendance in a Sentence

The team wants to double attendance at its games this season.

Attendance is down so far this season.

Museum attendances in the city have been increasing in recent years.

Her grades are good, but how's her attendance?

Recent Examples on the Web

Proof of attendance at AA meetings and/or CBT therapy bills can also show a commitment to recovery and sobriety. —Patricia Fersch, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024

With slipping grades and attendance, the 16-year-old who had played junior varsity basketball his sophomore year did not make the team as a junior. —Emily Palmer, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024

The measures included standardized test scores, attendance and suspension rates. —Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024

Viewership, attendance and engagement numbers all increased for the 2024 season, and in some cases set new records. —Jake Piazza, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see attend

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing attendance

• attendance officer
• dance attendance
• in attendance
• perfect attendance
• take attendance
• took attendance

Kids Definition

attendance

noun

at·​ten·​dance ə-ˈten-dən(t)s 

1

: the act of attending

2

a

: the number of persons attending

b

: the number of times a person attends

perfect attendance

Medical Definition

attendance

noun

at·​ten·​dance ə-ˈten-dən(t)s 

: service at a hospital

a physician in attendance