non-attendance

Definitions

The failure or omission to be present at a place where one is expected to be.

The state of not attending a school, meeting, or other scheduled event.

Examples

The student was penalized for his frequent non-attendance during the semester.

The company policy states that repeated non-attendance at mandatory meetings may result in disciplinary action.

Due to the high rate of non-attendance, the organizers decided to cancel the workshop.

Synonyms

absence truancy absenteeism nonappearance default omission cut

Antonyms

attendance presence participation appearance turnout arrival