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absence
US /ˈæb.səns/
UK /ˈæb.səns/
1.
the state of being away from a place or person
:
•
Her
absence
from work was noted by her manager.
•
The decision was made
in
his
absence
.
:
non-attendance
non-appearance
truancy
:
presence
2.
the lack or non-existence of something
:
•
The
absence
of evidence made it difficult to prove the case.
•
There was a noticeable
absence
of enthusiasm among the team.
:
lack
deficiency
want
shortage
:
presence
existence