Word
attendance
Phoneticsat·ten·dance, stress on the second syllable
US/əˈtɛndəns/
UK/ɐtˈɛndəns/
Definitions
01being present
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of being at a place, especially a school, office, or meeting.
n. the state of being present at a specific location or event; often used in institutional contexts like education or employment.
日本語:出席※
“The teacher takes attendance every morning to see which students are in class.”
“Regular attendance is mandatory for all students, as the curriculum relies heavily on interactive seminars and group discussions.”
Usage
Often used in the phrase 'in attendance'.
Synonyms
Antonyms
02number of people
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. the total number of people who go to an event like a concert or a game.
n. the total count of individuals present at a public gathering or performance.
日本語:入り※
“Attendance at the football match was lower than usual because of the rain.”
“The festival organisers were delighted to report a record attendance, with over fifty thousand visitors entering the gates over the weekend.”
Usage
Usually uncountable when referring to the general concept, but can be countable when comparing specific figures.
03careful attention
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Archaic · Formal
n. the act of looking after someone or paying close attention to something.
n. the act of waiting upon or providing service to someone; also refers to careful regard or attention.
日本語:付き添い※
“The king had many servants in attendance to help him with his daily needs.”
“She was tired of having to dance attendance on her demanding boss, who expected her to be available at all hours of the night.”
Usage
Commonly found in the phrase 'dance attendance on someone'.
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “attendance” in context.
Verb
01. boost attendance
“The organizers hope that the new marketing campaign will boost attendance at the festival.”
verb + noun
02. monitor student attendance
“The school uses a digital system to monitor student attendance in real time.”
verb + noun
03. require mandatory attendance
“The professor requires mandatory attendance for all laboratory sessions.”
verb + noun
Adjective
04. record attendance
“The charity gala saw record attendance this year, raising over a million dollars.”
adj + noun
05. sporadic attendance
“His sporadic attendance at the seminars eventually led to his failing the course.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. attendance figures
“The official attendance figures for the match were lower than the club had anticipated.”
noun + noun
07. certificate of attendance
“Participants who complete the workshop will receive a certificate of attendance.”
noun + of + noun
Preposition
08. in attendance
“Several high-ranking officials were in attendance at the opening ceremony.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“A litany of Hollywood A-list stars, such as actors Hugh Grant and Jason Sudeikis, singer Benson Boone and model Gigi Hadid were in attendance.” “At one point, the agent told someone in attendance that he “works in construction and could build items that might assist other groups with more ‘direct-action’ protests”.” Etymology
From Middle English attendance, from Old French atendance, from atendre (“to attend, listen”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Idioms
01. dance attendance
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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