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Meanings of absence in English
(Local) nonexistence of something (specific)
Related terms
The occurrence of an abrupt, transient loss or impairment of consciousness (which is not subsequently remembered), sometimes with light twitching, fluttering eyelids, etc.; common in petit mal epilepsy.
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In the absence of good news, the tourism industry requires some news.
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After 15 days' absence from work, his boss fired him, he said.
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Therefore the absence of records could mean it's on a different list.
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In the absence of any answer at all, every answer becomes possible.
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By late afternoon, we're beginning to get uneasy about Tigris's long absence.
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Main outcome measures: Presence or absence of intraretinal hemorrhages or other abnormalities.
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Tram service returns to Dublin today after an absence of 55 years.
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In the absence of trust among trading partners, market transactions break down.
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In the absence of war, targeted killings are illegal under international law.
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She said there were three main reasons for the absence of teachers.
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No serious criminal incidents were reported despite the absence of police patrols.
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The KLA needed Serbia, a natural ally in the absence of others.
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Different reasons are adduced for the absence of religion in the east.
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Social service workers' absence would be felt in a myriad of ways.
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However, due to any potential absence or abstinence, that number could dwindle.
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In the absence of properly kept records, however, such legislation becomes meaningless.
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Translations for absence
Russian
Spanish
Catalan
Absence through the time
Absence across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United Kingdom
Common
Canada
Common
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