attendance
noun
at·ten·dance
ə-ˈten-dən(t)s 
1
: the act or fact of attending something or someone
a physician in attendance
Attendance at the meeting is mandatory.
2
a
: the persons or number of persons attending something
Attendance at the soccer games has been increasing.
also
: an account of persons attending
The teacher took attendance [=made a record of who was present] before starting class.
b
: the number of times a person attends
a student who has perfect attendance [=a student who has been present at every class]
Examples of attendance in a Sentence
The team wants to double attendance at its games this season.
Attendance is down so far this season.
Museum attendances in the city have been increasing in recent years.
Her grades are good, but how's her attendance?
Recent Examples on the Web
As the tournament has progressed and attendance records have continued to break, some critics believe Switzerland underestimated the demand for tickets, particularly from travelling supporters.
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 25 July 2025
But once a student accumulates eight absences where no attendance plan has been arranged with the principal of the school, they will be met with a referral to juvenile court.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 July 2025
Local 26 said pay for Fenway employees compares poorly not only just compared to other MLB venues that don’t have the attendance rates of Fenway Park, but also against their union brethren across the city.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 25 July 2025
Designing meaningful in-person experiences and rethinking the role of the office turns attendance into a choice, not an obligation.
—Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 25 July 2025
But once a student accumulates eight absences where no attendance plan has been arranged with the principal of the school, they will be met with a referral to juvenile court.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 25 July 2025
Local 26 said pay for Fenway employees compares poorly not only just compared to other MLB venues that don’t have the attendance rates of Fenway Park, but also against their union brethren across the city.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 25 July 2025
Designing meaningful in-person experiences and rethinking the role of the office turns attendance into a choice, not an obligation.
—Dr. Adil Dalal, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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“Attendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attendance. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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attendance
noun
at·ten·dance
ə-ˈten-dən(t)s
1
: the act of attending
2
a
: the number of persons attending
b
: the number of times a person attends
perfect attendance
Medical Definition
attendance
noun
at·ten·dance
ə-ˈten-dən(t)s
: service at a hospital
a physician in attendance
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