How do you use the word "absenteeism" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "absenteeism": High absenteeism affected the company. Absenteeism was a problem in schools.

Absenteeism Meaning

/æb.sənˈtiːˌɪz.m̩/

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

nounThe state of being absent, especially frequently or without good reason; the practice of an absentee.

nounThe practice of absenting oneself from the country or district where one's estate is situated.

Sentence Examples

High absenteeism affected the company.

Absenteeism was a problem in schools.

High rates of absenteeism can severely impact productivity in the workplace.

CEFR Practice Quiz

High rates of ____ hurt the factory's production goals.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

High rates of ____ can negatively affect a company's productivity.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂ep Proto-Indo-European *-o Proto-Indo-European *h₂epó Proto-Italic *ap Latin abder. Latin ab- Proto-Indo-European *h₁es- Proto-Indo-European *h₁ésti Proto-Indo-European *bʰuH- Proto-Indo-European *bʰúHt Proto-Italic *ezom~*som Old Latin 𐌄𐌔𐌏𐌌 (esom) Old Latin esum Latin sum Latin absum Latin absēnsder. Old French ausentder. Middle French absentbor. ▲ Latin absēnsbor. Middle English absent English absent English -ee English absentee Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *-mós Ancient Greek -μός (-mós) Ancient Greek -ισμός (-ismós)der. English -ism English absenteeism From absentee + -ism.

Literary Quotations & Historical Citations

"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:

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