absenteeism
noun
ab·sen·tee·ism
ˌab-sən-ˈtē-ˌi-zəm 
1
: chronic absence (as from work or school)
also
: the rate of such absence
2
: prolonged absence from a property by its owner or proprietor
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Adults facing food insecurity experience higher rates of chronic disease, depression, and workplace absenteeism.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2025
The report cards are scored using metrics like standardized testing data, growth in student learning, student demographics, graduation rates, chronic absenteeism and attendance.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Finally, a framework can also look at measure improvements over time in non-academic areas, such as chronic absenteeism.
—Amelia Pak-Harvey, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
Kimberly Guerin, superintendent of Madison Elementary, said the district has been working to improve early childhood literacy and chronic absenteeism across the district.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2025
The report cards are scored using metrics like standardized testing data, growth in student learning, student demographics, graduation rates, chronic absenteeism and attendance.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Finally, a framework can also look at measure improvements over time in non-academic areas, such as chronic absenteeism.
—Amelia Pak-Harvey, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
Kimberly Guerin, superintendent of Madison Elementary, said the district has been working to improve early childhood literacy and chronic absenteeism across the district.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Absenteeism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absenteeism. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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