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- Dictionaryabsence/ˈabs(ə)ns/
noun
- 1. the state of being away from a place or person: "the letter had arrived during his absence" Similar Opposite
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ABSENCE definition: 1. the fact of not being where you are usually expected to be: 2. the fact of not existing: 3…. Learn more.
The meaning of ABSENCE is a state or condition in which something expected, wanted, or looked for is not present or does not exist : a state or condition in which something is absent. How to use absence in a sentence.
3 meanings: 1. the state of being away 2. the time during which a person or thing is away 3. the fact of being without.... Click for more definitions.
Absence is the state of not being someplace, like school. It can also refer to the amount of time something has been, or plans to be gone. We most commonly think of absence as the opposite of present in places school, but really it can refer to anything that's missing or something that's lacking.
Absence definition: state of being away or not being present. See examples of ABSENCE used in a sentence.
ABSENCE meaning: 1. the fact of not being where you are usually expected to be: 2. the fact of not existing: 3…. Learn more.
[uncountable, countable] the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away. in somebody's absence The decision was made in my absence (= while I was not there). We did not receive any news during his long absence. absence from… absence from work.
ABSENCE definition: 1. a time when you are not in a particular place: 2. the fact of not existing: . Learn more.
state of being away or not being present: I acted as supervisor in his absence. Your absence was noted on the records. period of being away: an absence of several weeks. failure to attend or appear when expected. lack; deficiency: the absence of proof. inattentiveness; preoccupation; absent-mindedness: absence of mind.
Dictionary definition of absence. The state or condition of being away or not present in a particular place, situation, or context. "The absence of rain has caused a drought in the region." Detailed meaning of absence.
