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absenteeism

[ ab-suhn-tee-iz-uhm ]

noun

  1. frequent or habitual absence from work, school, etc.:

    rising absenteeism in the industry.

  2. the practice of being an absentee landlord.


absenteeism

/ ˌæəˈپːɪə /

noun

  1. persistent absence from work, school, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

absenteeism

  1. Habitual absence from work, thought to reflect employee demoralization or dissatisfaction.
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of absenteeism1

First recorded in 1820–30; absentee + -ism
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“There was more absenteeism than you would normally expect,” Gemoets said.

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The district targets areas that the state measures — reading and math test scores — but also graduation rates, college preparation, chronic absenteeism and suspension rates.

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She also said that chronic absenteeism was linked to lower scores.

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American students are in the midst of an absenteeism crisis.

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In a district dogged by declining enrollment and chronic absenteeism and focused on overcoming pandemic academic setbacks, parents have viewed the accelerated programs as successful bright spots.

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