отсутствие

отсутствие

Absence.

In this sentence, 'отсутствие' (absence) is a noun and denotes the state of not being present at the meeting.

Его отсутствие на встрече было неожиданным.

His absence from the meeting was unexpected.

Here, 'отсутствие' is used as a noun to describe the nonexistence of something, specifically clear instructions.

Я заметил отсутствие четких инструкций в руководстве.

I noticed the lack of clear instructions in the manual.

In this case, 'отсутствие' refers to the deficiency or lack of understanding.

Отсутствие представлений не позволяет принять верное решение.

The lack of understanding does not allow making the right decision.