attendance
noun
at·ten·dance
ə-ˈten-dən(t)s 
1
: the act or fact of attending something or someone
a physician in attendance
Attendance at the meeting is mandatory.
2
a
: the persons or number of persons attending something
Attendance at the soccer games has been increasing.
also
: an account of persons attending
The teacher took attendance [=made a record of who was present] before starting class.
b
: the number of times a person attends
a student who has perfect attendance [=a student who has been present at every class]
Examples of attendance in a Sentence
The team wants to double attendance at its games this season.
Attendance is down so far this season.
Museum attendances in the city have been increasing in recent years.
Her grades are good, but how's her attendance?
Recent Examples on the Web
Simpson's attendance at the 2025 VMAs marks her first time attending the award show in 19 years.
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Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Harry is a longtime supporter of the charity, and his attendance marks a rare visit to his homeland.
—Michael Holden, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
The fans showed up in bunches, despite a 30-minute weather delay, breaking Jerry Richardson Stadium’s attendance record with 19,233 fans in the stands.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
Golden State eclipsed the second-place Indiana Fever – a team that boasts superstar Caitlin Clark – in total attendance by over 48,000 fans.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
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Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Harry is a longtime supporter of the charity, and his attendance marks a rare visit to his homeland.
—Michael Holden, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
The fans showed up in bunches, despite a 30-minute weather delay, breaking Jerry Richardson Stadium’s attendance record with 19,233 fans in the stands.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2025
Golden State eclipsed the second-place Indiana Fever – a team that boasts superstar Caitlin Clark – in total attendance by over 48,000 fans.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for attendance
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“Attendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attendance. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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attendance
noun
at·ten·dance
ə-ˈten-dən(t)s
1
: the act of attending
2
a
: the number of persons attending
b
: the number of times a person attends
perfect attendance
Medical Definition
attendance
noun
at·ten·dance
ə-ˈten-dən(t)s
: service at a hospital
a physician in attendance
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