absenteeism

noun

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ab·sen·tee·ism | \ ˌab-sən-ˈtē-ˌi-zəm

Definition of absenteeism

1 : prolonged absence of an owner from his or her property

2 : chronic absence (as from work or school) also : the rate of such absence

Examples of absenteeism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Chronic absenteeism increased the most among English learners, students of color and students who are economically disadvantaged. — From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 3 June 2021 Chronic absenteeism is associated with lower grades and graduation rates. — Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2021 Under performing employees and employee absenteeism are challenging situations for even the most experienced managers to handle. — Roberta Matuson, Forbes, 4 May 2021 In Massachusetts, chronic absenteeism — the percentage of students who missed more than 10 percent of the school year — spiked from Fall River to Rockland to Woburn. — BostonGlobe.com, 20 May 2021 Ignoring the need now will result in significant business impact across employee engagement, absenteeism, presenteeism, medical spend and disability claims. — Forrester, Forbes, 20 May 2021 The reasons for chronic absenteeism vary, according to Mosely. — Pamela Kirkland, CNN, 31 Mar. 2021 More frequent and pronounced reactions could lead to higher rates of absenteeism from work on the day after the second inoculation. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 12 May 2021 Education officials want to cut the rate of chronic absenteeism in Ohio’s schools in half. — Cliff Pinckard, cleveland, 30 Apr. 2021

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