attendance

Definition

  • noun: the number of people present at an event, meeting, etc.
  • noun: the act or fact of 'attending'
  • synonyms: attention, regard, service

Examples

  • a student who has 'perfect attendance' [=a student who has been present at every class]

  • The teacher 'takes attendance' [=makes a record of who is present] every day.

  • Museum 'attendances' in the city have been increasing in recent years.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) that a quorum is not present, - - a majority of the senators present... and that looks like me, - - may direct the sergeant-at-arms to request, and if necessary, compel - - the attendance of the absent senators." Mr. President, I so direct. The absence of a quorum being suggested. (..)
    1939 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington