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absences

/ˈæbsənsɪz/ /ˈæbsənsəs/

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noun

A state of being away or withdrawn from a place or from companionship; the period of being away.

Examples :

"Absence makes the heart grow fonder."

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noun

Failure to be present where one is expected, wanted, or needed; nonattendance; deficiency.

Examples :

"The student's many absences from class made it difficult to keep up with the lessons. "

education work situation

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noun

Lack; deficiency; nonexistence.

Examples :

"He had an absence of enthusiasm."

condition situation amount gap quality

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noun

Inattention to things present; abstraction (of mind).

Examples :

"absence of mind"

mind character being

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noun

Temporary loss or disruption of consciousness, with sudden onset and recovery, and common in epilepsy.

Examples :

"The doctor is concerned about the student's frequent absences during class, which could be a sign of a mild form of epilepsy. "

medicine disease physiology body

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noun

Lack of contact between blades.

Examples :

"The lawnmower left noticeable stripes of uncut grass due to absences of contact between its blades. "

technical machine