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Meaning of absenteeism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
æb.sənˈtiːˌɪz.m̩

Definitions

  1. The state of being absent, especially frequently or without good reason; the practice of an absentee.
  2. The practice of absenting oneself from the country or district where one's estate is situated.

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Examples

“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.”
“Chronic absenteeism, for example, continues to be a problem despite some improvements.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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