Attendance or Attendence
Understanding the Correct Spelling
The correct spelling is attendance. "Attendence" is a common misspelling that should be avoided in formal writing and communication.
❌ Attendence
This is an incorrect spelling. "Attendence" is not a valid word in the English language and should never be used.
✅ Attendance
This is the correct spelling. "Attendance" is a valid English word meaning the act of being present at a place or event.
Definition
Attendance (noun): The act of being present at a place or event, especially regularly.
Attendance can also refer to the number of people present at an event or the record of who was present.
Examples
Correct: "Student attendance is mandatory for this course."
Correct: "The meeting had excellent attendance."
Correct: "Please take attendance at the beginning of class."
Incorrect: "Student attendence is mandatory for this course."
Synonyms
Related terms:
- • Presence
- • Participation
- • Turnout
- • Appearance
- • Showing up
Context-specific:
- • Enrollment
- • Registration
- • Membership
- • Attendance record
- • Roll call
Notes:
- • Always use "attendance" with "ance" at the end, not "ence"
- • The word comes from the verb "attend" + the suffix "-ance"
- • "Attendence" is a phonetic misspelling that should be avoided
- • Remember: "attendance" follows the same pattern as "importance" and "performance"
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do people misspell "attendance" as "attendence"?
This misspelling occurs because both "-ance" and "-ence" are common suffixes in English, and people often confuse them based on pronunciation.
Is "attendence" ever correct?
No, "attendence" is never correct in any context. It is always a spelling error.
How can I remember the correct spelling?
Think of the word "importance" - both "attendance" and "importance" end with "-ance". This can help you remember the correct spelling.
What are common phrases using "attendance"?
Common phrases include: "take attendance," "attendance record," "attendance policy," and "attendance rate."
Summary
Attendance is the correct spelling, while attendence is always incorrect. The word "attendance" means the act of being present at a place or event and should always be spelled with "-ance" at the end. Remember that "attendance" follows the same pattern as other words ending in "-ance" like "importance" and "performance."