Presence vs. Attendance

Presence vs. Attendance — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Presence and Attendance

Presencenoun

The fact or condition of being present, or of being within sight or call, or at hand.

Any painter can benefit from the presence of a live model from which to draw.

Attendancenoun

The state of attending; presence.

Attendance at the meeting is required.

Presencenoun

The part of space within one's immediate vicinity.

Bob never said anything about it in my presence.

Attendancenoun

The count or list of individuals present for an event.

The class sat down so that the teacher could take attendance.

Presencenoun

A quality of poise and effectiveness that enables a performer to achieve a close relationship with their audience.

Despite being less than five foot, she filled up the theatre with her stage presence.

Attendancenoun

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.
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Presencenoun

Something (as a spirit) felt or believed to be present.

I'm convinced that there was a presence in that building that I can't explain, which led to my heroic actions.

Attendancenoun

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

Presencenoun

A company's business activity in a particular market.

Presencenoun

The state of being closely focused on the here and now, not distracted by irrelevant thoughts

Presenceverb

To make or become present.

Presencenoun

the state of being present; current existence;

he tested for the presence of radon
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Presencenoun

the immediate proximity of someone or something;

she blushed in his presencehe sensed the presence of dangerhe was well behaved in front of company

Presencenoun

an invisible spiritual being felt to be nearby

Presencenoun

the impression that something is present;

he felt the presence of an evil force

Presencenoun

dignified manner or conduct

Presencenoun

the act of being present