absenteeism
gb/ˌæbsəntˈiɪzəm/ us/ˌæbsəntˈiɪzəm/
C1
Inglés
hiányzás
SUSTANTIVO
C1
1
hiányzás
B1
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Do not use absenteeism for one absence. Say “an absence” for one time away; absenteeism is usually an uncountable noun.
Significado
habitual absence from duties
Colocaciones
employee absenteeism
|student absenteeism
|staff absenteeism
|school absenteeism
|workplace absenteeism
|high absenteeism
|excessive absenteeism
|reduce absenteeism
|combat absenteeism
|absenteeism problem
Sinónimos
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)
Antónimos
attendance (being present at work, school, or an event)
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presence (the state of being in the expected place)
Temas
work
|education
|hr
|attendance
Definición
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.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
absenteeism
AFI
GB/ˌæbsəntˈiɪzəm/
US/ˌæbsəntˈiɪzəm/
Sílabas y acento
ab - sent - ee - ism (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ee)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: absenteeism
- Plural: absenteeism, absenteeisms
Expresiones
absenteeism rate
1/ˌæbsəntˈiɪzəm ɹˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
business
measure of absences
the number or percentage of people who are absent too often
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The school is worried about chronic absenteeism.
- Chronic absenteeism can hurt a child’s learning.