absenteeism
[ ab-suhn-tee-iz-uhm ]
/ ˌæb sənˈti ɪz əm /
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noun
frequent or habitual absence from work, school, etc.: rising absenteeism in the industry.
the practice of being an absentee landlord.
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British Dictionary definitions for absenteeism
absenteeism
/ (ˌæbsənˈtiːɪzəm) /
noun
persistent absence from work, school, etc
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Cultural definitions for absenteeism
absenteeism
Habitual absence from work, thought to reflect employee demoralization or dissatisfaction.
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