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

That is what England and the ECB have been in danger of doing ever since the incident emerged, especially since Bethell and Tongue’s involvement became clear. —Paul Newman, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026

Lawmakers challenge fuel audits A trio of Oklahoma lawmakers has asked the Oklahoma Supreme Court to throw out several decisions by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission because of Commissioner Todd Hiett’s involvement. —Paul Monies, Oklahoma Watch, 3 Feb. 2026

His involvement was announced last June and recently Hannah Hafey and Kaitlin Smith have signed on to write the script. —Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026

Israel and Egypt are vetting travelers, and the crossing is being overseen with international involvement, officials said, as part of efforts to prevent weapons smuggling while allowing limited humanitarian movement. —Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 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