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

Antonio hopes his involvement with Jamaica in the Gold Cup will attract potential suitors. —Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 27 June 2025

Mamdani and others on the far left place more emphasis on governmental involvement while center-right and center-left voices argue that the private sector should be freed to build more. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025

As a seasoned media executive and multi-hyphenate, well known for her involvement in building and scaling Kevin Hart’s media company, she’s walked into rooms where her goals were too steep and her confidence too bold. —Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025

Moyers left Johnson's administration after growing disagreements with the President over America's escalating involvement in the Vietnam War. —Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 27 June 2025

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