attendance

noun

Etymology: From Middle English attendance, from Old French atendance, from atendre (“to attend, listen”).

1. The act of attending; the state of being present; presence.

   “Attendance at the meeting is required.”

   “All those in attendance are to sign this slip.”

2. A tally or listing of the persons present.

   “The class sat down so that the teacher could take attendance.”

   “The workshop […] was extremely successful with an attendance of more than 380 participants from government, the private sector and members of Trade Associations for Grains, Seed and Cocoa Federation.”

3. The frequency with which one has been present for a regular activity or set of events.

   “John's attendance for the conventions was not good.”

4. Attention paid to something; careful regard.

   “The matter required his immediate attendance.”

5. Maid service.

   “"And what are you going to charge me?" There had come a kindly, almost a friendly note into his voice. "With attendance, mind! I shall expect you to give me attendance, and I need hardly ask if you can cook, Mrs. Bunting?"”