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Attendance vs Participation - What's the difference?

attendance | participation |

As nouns the difference between attendance and participation

is that attendance is (the state of attending) The state of attending; presence while participation is the act or process of participating.

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

    participation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • the act or process of participating
  • the state of being related to a larger whole
  • the process during which individuals, groups and organizations are consulted about or have the opportunity to become actively involved in a project or program of activity.
  • An ownership interest or profit-sharing right.

    • Related terms

    * participate * participant