absenteeism
noun
ab·sen·tee·ism
ˌab-sən-ˈtē-ˌi-zəm 
1
: prolonged absence of an owner from his or her property
2
: chronic absence (as from work or school)
also
: the rate of such absence
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For employers, these inefficiencies can increase absenteeism, presenteeism, decreased productivity and long-term disability claims.
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Amanda Marlar, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
In 2022, the Wisconsin chronic absenteeism rate was 23%, and in 2024, 18%.
—Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
The Marion County prosecutor's office's Brosius said the most common factors for student truancy and chronic absenteeism are transportation and housing issues.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The California School Dashboard tracks every district’s performance in categories such as academic achievement, English learner progress, suspension rates and chronic absenteeism.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
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Amanda Marlar, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
In 2022, the Wisconsin chronic absenteeism rate was 23%, and in 2024, 18%.
—Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
The Marion County prosecutor's office's Brosius said the most common factors for student truancy and chronic absenteeism are transportation and housing issues.
—Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
The California School Dashboard tracks every district’s performance in categories such as academic achievement, English learner progress, suspension rates and chronic absenteeism.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for absenteeism
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“Absenteeism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/absenteeism. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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