attendeesbut
Attendeesbut is a coined term used in event-management analytics to designate a subset of individuals on an event roster who were anticipated to attend but ultimately did not. It is used to distinguish between expected attendees and those who actually attended, enabling more precise post-event analysis and resource planning.
Etymology: The term combines “attendees” and “but” to signal a deviation from expected attendance. It emerged
Usage and definitions: In attendance data models, “attendeesbut” can be stored as a status alongside “attended”
Impact and limitations: The term can facilitate nuanced reporting and experimentation in event design, but its
See also: No-show, RSVP, attendance analytics, event-management terminology.