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absence
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/a.u̯ˈzẽ.sjɐ/au·sên·ci·a
Definition
1The state of being away from a place or person; lack of presence.
Usage examples
“His absence was noted at the meeting.”
“The absence of evidence hindered the investigation.”
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Common combinations
prolonged absencejustified absence