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absenteeism
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ab·sen·tee·ism

absenteeism

 
pronunciation:
aeb sn ti ih zm
part of speech: noun
definition: habitual or repeated absence from a place where regular attendance is required, such as work or school.
The improvement in working conditions is credited for the drop in absenteeism this year.