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Common collocations with absence in American Collocation

absence noun

US /ˈæbsəns/

length or frequency of absence

frequent
long
long-term
persistent
prolonged
short
short-term
temporary

Invigilators have been asked to note temporary absences and will record these on script covers when they are collected in.

allowed, or for a good reason

authorized
sickness
unavoidable

In the case of sickness, or other unavoidable absence, ensure that you obtain a copy of all notes and handouts before the next class.

unreasonable or not allowed

unauthorized
unexplained

If a student leaves before that date, this may be considered taking unauthorized absence or truancy.

complete

complete
total

There is a complete absence of modern teaching aids such as computers.

noticeable or almost complete

apparent
conspicuous
marked
notable
relative
virtual

This author has already noted the conspicuous absence in this report of any consideration of alternative clinical explanations.