The phrase "absence of interpreters" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where interpreters are not present or available, often in contexts related to communication, events, or services requiring translation.
Example: "The meeting was challenging due to the absence of interpreters, making it difficult for non-English speakers to participate."
Alternatives: "lack of interpreters" or "nonavailability of interpreters".
Our findings suggest that in the absence of interpreter services, the communication between clinicians and LEP patients is sparse and yields limited clinical information.
A number of respondents mentioned that they were sometimes able to obtain the same interpreter each time they visited the GP but two respondents suggested that in the absence of an interpreter, bilingual dictionaries could be used, either before or during a consultation as an aid to communication.
Why – when the absence of an interpreter or the failure of a prison van to collect a prisoner delays proceedings – should the business not bear the cost as opposed to the taxpayer?
Currently South Africa has 11 official languages; therefore language barriers, especially the absence of adequately trained interpreters to assist healthcare professionals in providing care to patients is a major problem.
For example, several interviewees mentioned that individuals who do not speak or understand English are unable to participate in the majority of studies due to the absence of funding for interpreter and translation services.
According to NCD's Report, people with disabilities still encounter architectural, attitudinal and technological barriers when exercising their right to vote, including, no automatic door openers, an absence of American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters, no Braille signs or ramps; narrow doorways and inaccessible voting machines.
Key challenges included the absence of medical forms in Spanish, lack of Spanish speaking front office staff, and long wait times due to limited availability of interpreters.
The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.
