noun
- the practice of regularly staying away from work or school without good reason
Examples
- The company implemented new policies to reduce employee absenteeism.
- High rates of absenteeism among students concerned the principal.
- Chronic absenteeism can lead to termination from employment.
- The factory’s productivity suffered due to widespread absenteeism.
- Teachers are required to report patterns of absenteeism to parents.
- Winter weather often causes increased absenteeism at the office.