involvement

noun

in·​volve·​ment in-ˈvälv-mənt 

-ˈvȯlv-

plural involvements

: the act or an instance of involving someone or something

His involvement of others was inexcusable.

: the state, act, or fact of being involved

involvement in public life

denied any involvement in the crime

In this era of strained school budgets, parental involvement is as likely to mean reading stories to kindergartners as running a bake sale.

—David Ruben

Examples of involvement in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bill Cunningham of Chicago, the state senator leading stadium negotiations, late last week admitted Johnson’s recent involvement had stalled progress. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026

The prize includes a grant as well as mentorship from L’Oréal Paris, which launched the initiative in 2021 as part of its film festival involvement to support women in the film industry. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 May 2026

This could include cross-functional projects, mentorship from senior leaders, or involvement in initiatives outside your direct team. —Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026

The author and journalist, 72, filed the lawsuit against the first lady, 56, last fall in an attempt to stave off her own $1 billion lawsuit over his statements about her involvement with Jeffrey Epstein, according to Fox News and the Associated Press. —Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

involve + -ment

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing involvement

• self-involvement

Medical Definition

involvement

noun

in·​volve·​ment in-ˈvälv-mənt, -ˈvȯlv- 

: inclusion in an area affected by disease, trauma, or insult

syphilitic involvement of the brain

the extent of involvement of the lung

—Morris Fishbein