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absentee vs absenteeism
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| absenteenoun/ˌæb.sənˈtiː/ | Meaning someone who stays away from school, work or another place where they are expected to be | Goes with absentee ballot | Example American citizens living abroad can vote with an absentee ballot sent by mail. |
| absenteeismnoun/ˌæb.sənˈtiː.ɪ.zəm/ | Meaning The habit of often staying away from work or school without a good reason. | Goes with — | Example High absenteeism is a serious problem in many factories. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He requested an ballot because he would be abroad.