Word

attendance

noun C1

/əˈtɛn.dəns/

Attendance refers to the act of being present at a place or event, or the number of people who are present.

Meanings

noun

The act of being present at a place or event.

noun

The number of people present at a particular event, meeting, or institution.

Definition

Attendance refers to the act of being present at a particular place or event, such as a meeting, class, or performance. It can also describe the total number of people who are present. High attendance often indicates success or strong interest in an activity, while low attendance might suggest a lack of engagement.

Examples

Regular attendance at the weekly team meetings is crucial for project success.
The concert drew an impressive attendance of over 50,000 people, filling the entire stadium.
She maintained a perfect attendance record throughout her four years of university studies.
We need to boost student attendance at morning lectures by making the content more engaging.
Despite the bad weather, the festival's attendance figures exceeded all expectations.

Common mistake

A common mistake is confusing 'attendance' (the act or number of being present) with 'attention' (the act of focusing one's mind).