participation

noun

par·​tic·​i·​pa·​tion (ˌ)pär-ˌti-sə-ˈpā-shən 

pər-

: the act of participating

Examples of participation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Define your part, name the deadline, and choose the version of participation that keeps creativity enjoyable and commitment realistic. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026

The long $400 call provides leveraged participation if the stock re-rates toward the $500+ zone that analysts are modeling on the back of the AI revenue ramp. — Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

BlackSun’s community equity program, managed through fundraising platform DealMaker Securities, will extend participation to a broader base of investors, including fan and community stakeholders. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

Diminished ticket sales due to piracy also affect actors and producers, who negotiate profit participation as part of their compensation for mounting a movie or TV show. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for participation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Legal Definition

participation

noun

par·​tic·​i·​pa·​tion

1

: the action or state of taking part in something: as

a

: association with others in a relationship (as a partnership) or an enterprise usually on a formal basis with specified rights and obligations

a loan made directly or in participation with a bank

b

: profit sharing

2

a

: something in which shares are taken by more than one party

b

: something that results in a share (as of a distribution)