attendance

American  

[uh-ten-duhns] / əˈtɛn dəns /

noun

1. the act of attending.

2. the persons or number of persons present.

   an attendance of more than 300 veterans.

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idioms

1. dance attendance, to be obsequious in one's attentions or service; attend constantly.

   He was given a larger office and several assistants to dance attendance on him.

attendance British  

/ əˈtɛndəns /

noun

1. the act or state of attending

2. the number of persons present

   an attendance of 5000 at the festival

3. obsolete attendants collectively; retinue

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attendance More Idioms  

1. see dance attendance on.

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Other Word Forms

• proattendance adjective
• unattendance noun

Etymology

Origin of attendance

1325–75; Middle English < Anglo-French, Middle French. See attend, -ance

Example Sentences

The new emails show a seemingly cozy relationship between Karp and Epstein that lasted years, included dinners at the financier’s mansion and facilitated the attendance of Karp’s family members at Woody Allen movie screenings.

From The Wall Street Journal

While a four-year degree now often demonstrates merely acceptable attendance, a certification demonstrates skills, acumen and judgment that portend value in the workplace.

From The Wall Street Journal

"It's been crowded like this for the last couple of states," he told those in attendance, urging listeners to avoid "chasing materialism" and to abandon thoughts of greed, anger and hatred.

From Barron's

"We are currently in attendance to establish the full circumstances and assess any casualties," Greater Manchester Police said.

From BBC

Lemon was arrested — along with three others in attendance at the protest — at the direction of Atty.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• appearance
• participation
• presence