absenteeism
pronunciation
How to pronounce absenteeism in British English:
UK [ˌæbsənˈti:ɪzəm]
How to pronounce absenteeism in American English:
US [ˌæbsənˈtiˌɪzəm]
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- Noun:
- habitual absence from work
Word Origin
- absenteeism (n.)
- 1829, from absentee + -ism; originally in reference to landlords, especially in Ireland (absentee in this sense is in Johnson's dictionary); reference to pupils or workers is from 1922.
Example
- 1. Absenteeism is one problem ; brutality is another .
- 2. Many medical staff are in essence unsackable civil servants . Absenteeism is rife .
- 3. My studies show that there is less absenteeism or tardiness in organizations known for their successes .
- 4. Conscientiousness also tends to rise with age : older workers have lower levels of absenteeism than younger colleagues .
- 5. Absenteeism rates average 18 % , but little can be done about abuses : public workers can take three days off sick without medical proof .