attendance

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the number of people that are present

   attendance was up by 50 per cent

2. 2
   noun

   the frequency with which a person is present

   A student's attendance is an important factor in their grade.

3. 3
   noun

   The act of attending; the state of being present; presence.

   Attendance at the meeting is required.

4. 4
   noun

   A tally or listing of the persons present.

   The class sat down so that the teacher could take attendance.

5. 5
   noun

   The frequency with which one has been present for a regular activity or set of events.

   John's attendance for the conventions was not good.

6. 6
   noun

   Attention paid to something; careful regard.

   The matter required his immediate attendance.

7. 7
   noun

   Maid service.

   "And what are you going to charge me?" There had come a kindly, almost a friendly note into his voice. "With attendance, mind! I shall expect you to give me attendance, and I need hardly ask if you can cook, Mrs. Bunting?"

8. 8
   noun

   the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

Etymology

From Middle English attendance, from Old French atendance, from atendre (“to attend, listen”).