Pronunciation: /ˈtruːənsi/
noun the act of staying away from school without permission
A1 Truancy is when students skip school without permission.
A2 The school counselor is working to address the issue of truancy among the students.
B1 The school implemented a new program to reduce truancy rates and improve attendance.
B2 The government is considering stricter measures to combat truancy in schools.
C1 The research study analyzed the root causes of truancy and its impact on academic performance.
C2 The community outreach program aims to provide support and resources for families dealing with truancy issues.
adjective relating to or characteristic of truancy
A1 Skipping class is considered truancy.
A2 The school has a truancy policy in place.
B1 The student's truancy record was a cause for concern.
B2 The truancy rate at the high school has decreased this year.
C1 Persistent truancy can have serious consequences for students.
C2 The government is implementing new measures to address truancy in schools.
formal Truancy is a serious issue that can have negative consequences on a student's academic performance.
informal Skipping school is not cool, truancy can get you in trouble.
slang Dude, don't be a truant, stay in school and graduate.
figurative His truancy from the meeting was noticeable, showing a lack of commitment to the team.
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