absenteeism
nounUK /æb.sənˈtiːˌɪz.m̩/ · US /ˌæb.sənˈtiˌɪz.m̩/
Etymology From absentee + -ism.
1
The state of being absent, especially frequently or without good reason; the practice of an absentee.
- The value of having in-house medical expertise is that staff with poor attendance records who have difficulty accessing NHS services can receive support from their employer, to help reduce absenteeism brought about by medical conditions.2023 December 13, 'Industry Insider', “Delivering a robust timetable”, in RAIL, number 998, page 68:
- Chronic absenteeism, for example, continues to be a problem despite some improvements.2025 January 29, Jackie Valley, Jacob Turcotte, “‘The news is not good.’ Nation’s report card shows US students slipping further behind.”, in The Christian Science Monitor:
2
The practice of absenting oneself from the country or district where one's estate is situated.
- Related terms
- absent, absentee, absence, leaveism, presenteeism