absenteeism
noun
ab·sen·tee·ism
ˌab-sən-ˈtē-ˌi-zəm 
1
: prolonged absence of an owner from his or her property
2
: chronic absence (as from work or school)
also
: the rate of such absence
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Chronic absenteeism: House Bill 1201 prohibits a school from expelling or suspending a student who’s been chronically absent or habitually truant.
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Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Lower absenteeism and burnout, reducing operational disruptions.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Chronic absenteeism refers to when a student misses 10% or more of the school year.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Carr attributed falling test scores in part on student absenteeism.
—Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2025
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Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Lower absenteeism and burnout, reducing operational disruptions.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Chronic absenteeism refers to when a student misses 10% or more of the school year.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Carr attributed falling test scores in part on student absenteeism.
—Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for absenteeism
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“Absenteeism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absenteeism. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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