absenteeism
gb/ˌæbsəntˈiɪzəm/ us/ˌæbsəntˈiɪzəm/
C1
English
hiányzás
NOUN
C1
1
hiányzás
B1
Usage pattern:
absenteeism from [work/school]; absenteeism among [employees/students]
The company introduced flexible scheduling to reduce absenteeism.
A vállalat rugalmas munkaidő-beosztást vezetett be, hogy csökkentse a hiányzások számát.
High absenteeism among students is often linked to problems at home or health issues.
A tanulók körében tapasztalható magas hiányzási arányt gyakran hozzák összefüggésbe otthoni problémákkal vagy egészségügyi gondokkal.
Managers should look for the causes of absenteeism instead of simply punishing employees.
Learner examples
Absenteeism is high in our office.
Magas a hiányzások száma az irodánkban.
The school wants to reduce absenteeism.
Az iskola csökkenteni szeretné a hiányzások számát.
Common mistake:
Do not use absenteeism for one absence. Say “an absence” for one time away; absenteeism is usually an uncountable noun.
Meaning
habitual absence from duties
Collocations
employee absenteeism
|student absenteeism
|staff absenteeism
|school absenteeism
|workplace absenteeism
|high absenteeism
|excessive absenteeism
|reduce absenteeism
|combat absenteeism
|absenteeism problem
Synonyms
absence (broader and can refer to one occasion or a period away)
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nonattendance (more formal; often used for not attending school, meetings, or required events)
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truancy (specifically unauthorized absence from school)
Antonyms
attendance (being present at work, school, or an event)
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presence (the state of being in the expected place)
Themes
work
|education
|hr
|attendance
Definition
being absent from work or school too often
The practice or problem of being absent from work, school, or other required duties, especially repeatedly or without a good reason.
Grammar
Dictionary form
absenteeism
IPA
GB/ˌæbsəntˈiɪzəm/
US/ˌæbsəntˈiɪzəm/
Syllables & stress
ab - sent - ee - ism (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ee)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: absenteeism
- Plural: absenteeism, absenteeisms
Expressions
absenteeism rate
1/ˌæbsəntˈiɪzəm ɹˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
business
measure of absences
the number or percentage of people who are absent too often
Examples
- The company’s absenteeism rate fell after it improved sick-leave procedures.
- The district tracks the absenteeism rate for each school every month.
- An absenteeism rate of 12 percent was considered a warning sign.
Learner examples
- Our absenteeism rate is lower this year.
- The manager checks the absenteeism rate every month.
chronic absenteeism
1/kɹˈɑnɪk ˌæbsəntˈiɪzəm/
fixed phrase
formal
repeated serious absence
missing school or work very often over time
Examples
- Chronic absenteeism rose sharply in many schools after the pandemic.
- A student with chronic absenteeism may fall behind even if some absences are excused.
- The new program focuses on families whose children are at risk of chronic absenteeism.
Learner examples
- The school is worried about chronic absenteeism.
- Chronic absenteeism can hurt a child’s learning.