ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Absenteeism

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /æb.sənˈtiːˌɪz.m̩/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Absenteeism is a noun meaning The state of being absent, especially frequently or without good reason; the practice of an absentee.

Meaning

The state of being absent, especially frequently or without good reason; the practice of an absentee.

More Meanings

  1. The practice of absenting oneself from the country or district where one's estate is situated.

Example Sentences

Chronic absenteeism, for example, continues to be a problem despite some improvements.
The value of having in-house medical expertise is that staff with poor attendance records who have difficulty accessing NHS services can receive support from their employer, to help reduce absenteeism brought about by medical conditions.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include absent, absence, truancy, attendance, non-attendance, absentation.

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