absenteeism
gb/ˌæbsəntˈiɪzəm/ us/ˌæbsəntˈiɪzəm/
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habitual absence from duties
being absent from work or school too often
Tipar de utilizare:
absenteeism from [work/school]; absenteeism among [employees/students]
Greșeală frecventă:
Do not use absenteeism for one absence. Say “an absence” for one time away; absenteeism is usually an uncountable noun.
Sinonime
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)
Antonime
attendance (being present at work, school, or an event)
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presence (the state of being in the expected place)
Colocații
employee absenteeism
|student absenteeism
|staff absenteeism
|school absenteeism
|workplace absenteeism
|high absenteeism
|excessive absenteeism
|reduce absenteeism
|combat absenteeism
|absenteeism problem
Teme
work
|education
|hr
|attendance
Exemple
- The company introduced flexible scheduling to reduce absenteeism.
- High absenteeism among students is often linked to problems at home or health issues.
- Managers should look for the causes of absenteeism instead of simply punishing employees.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- Absenteeism is high in our office.
- The school wants to reduce absenteeism.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
absenteeism
IPA
GB/ˌæbsəntˈiɪzəm/
US/ˌæbsəntˈiɪzəm/
Silabe și accent
ab - sent - ee - ism (4 silabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ee)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: absenteeism
- Plural: absenteeism, absenteeisms
Expresii
absenteeism rate
1/ˌæbsəntˈiɪzəm ɹˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
business
measure of absences
the number or percentage of people who are absent too often
Exemple
- 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.
chronic absenteeism
1/kɹˈɑnɪk ˌæbsəntˈiɪzəm/
fixed phrase
formal
repeated serious absence
missing school or work very often over time
Exemple
- 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.