absence
/ˈæb.səns/
noun
- The state of being away from a place or person.
- Her absence from the meeting was noted by the manager.
- After a long absence, he finally returned to his hometown.
- The teacher called home to check on the student's absence.
- The lack or nonexistence of something.
- The absence of evidence does not mean the event didn't happen.
- The report highlighted the absence of basic safety measures.
- A complete absence of wind made the lake perfectly still.
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