attendance
|at-tend-ance|
B1
/əˈtɛndəns/
(attend)
be present or care for
Etymology
Etymology Information
'attendance' originates from the Old French word 'atendre,' which meant 'to wait upon or to attend.'
Historical Evolution
'atendre' transformed into the Middle English word 'attenden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'attendance.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wait upon or to attend,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'being present at a place.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of being present at a place, such as a meeting or event.
The teacher took attendance at the beginning of the class.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41