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

But Fitch argued Cineplex along with its industry peers has yet to consistently return to pre-pandemic cinema attendance levels in 2019, and, with the prospect of future industry disruptions, gains from higher ticket prices and concessions per patron can be offset by higher operating costs. —Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 2025

McKinsey’s findings support this, emphasizing that the offices of the future must be designed for connection, with spaces that support collaboration rather than serve as rigid attendance mandates. —Solange Charas, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025

The venue has hosted international soccer matches, including a 2023 Wrexham AFC-Manchester United match that set Snapdragon’s attendance record. —Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025

The rodeo also set new concert attendance records last year with Los Tigres del Norte and the Jonas Brothers. —Shafaq Patel, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see attend

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing attendance

• attendance officer
• dance attendance
• in attendance
• perfect attendance
• take attendance
• took attendance

Rhymes for attendance

• ascendance
• dependance
• dependence
• transcendence
• interdependence
• superintendence
• tendance

Kids Definition

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