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

Barak was cognizant of how the Arab populace would perceive Israeli involvement. —Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026

During a candidate forum last month, several candidates discussed efforts to improve biking trails and walkability in North Kansas City, expanding community involvement and rising home prices. —Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026

More is learned about Agnes and Daisy’s upbringings, as well as Aunt Lydia’s origin story and early involvement with Gilead. —Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026

Rapper Lil Tjay was arrested on the scene for his involvement in a fight that occurred ahead of the shooting, according to TMZ. —Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 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