1 the act of attending or being present.
2 the number of people present (a high attendance).
Phrases and idioms:
attendance allowance (in the UK) a State benefit paid to disabled people in need of constant care at home. attendance centre Brit. a place where young offenders report by order of a court as a minor penalty.
Etymology: ME f. OF atendance (as ATTEND, -ANCE)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.