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Attendance vs Contributor - What's the difference?

attendance | contributor |

As nouns the difference between attendance and contributor

is that attendance is (senseid) the state of attending; presence while contributor is a benefactor; someone who donates to charity or some cause.

attendance

English

Alternative forms

* attendance

Etymology

From (etyl) atendance, from

Noun

(en noun)
  • (senseid) The state of attending; presence.
    • Attendance at the meeting is required.
  • The count or list of individuals present for an event.
    • The class sat down so that the teacher could take attendance .
  • The frequency with which one has been present for a regular activity or set of events.
    • John's attendance for the conventions was not good.

    See also

    * bums in seats

    contributor

    English

    Alternative forms

    * contributour (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A benefactor; someone who donates to charity or some cause.
    • I am a longstanding financial contributor to Amnesty International.
  • A person who backs, supports or champions a cause, activity or institution.
    • He was a regular contributor to Greenpeace protests.
  • A person (or thing) instrumental in the creation or growth of something.
    • With her strength and intelligence, she is an important contributor to the indigenous gene pool.
  • A person who produces articles published in a newspaper, magazine, online publication, etc.
    • William Safire has been a notable contributor to the op-ed pages of the ''New York Times'' for many years.