Absence | Mean of absence in English Dictionary

/ˈæbsəns/

• Noun
• a state or condition in which something expected, wanted, or looked for is not present or does not exist
1. There was an absence [=lack] of enthusiasm in the crowd. [=the crowd was not enthusiastic]
2. The products showed a remarkable absence of defects.
3. In the absence of reform [=without reform], progress was slow.
4. With the (continued) absence of rain [=because of the lack of rain], crops have begun to dry up.
• a failure to be present at a usual or expected place
1. He had many absences from work.
2. I expected to see her and was surprised by her absence.
3. He was conspicuous by his absence. [=it was very noticeable that he was not present]
• a period of time when someone is not present at a place, job, etc.
1. She returned to the company after a long/prolonged absence.
2. She'll be away for a month, but you know what they say—absence makes the heart grow fonder.

• while someone is away
1. The study was completed in her absence.
• in the place of someone who is not present
1. He was asked to speak in his brother's absence.