>There could be a little more context..

well, that's why I provided the link!!

-joe (sheesh) friday

edit: and here is the OED def'n entire:

The fact or condition of being present, esp. at work; (Brit.) (a) the practice of working more hours than is required by one's terms of employment, or of continuing to work without regard to one's health, esp. because of perceived job insecurity; (b) the practice of attending a job but not working at full capacity, esp. because of illness or stress.
Usually opposed to absenteeism.

Last edited by tsuwm; 09/18/2008 2:27 AM.