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

But President Trump has called that role into question and dialed back America's involvement in many international conflicts. —Michel Martin, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025

Transparency about sponsorships, financial interests and company involvement is key. —Anthony Milewski, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025

There has been considerable outrage over Rowling’s involvement in the series, which is a new adaptation of the Harry Potter books. —Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025

San Mateo County will expand its 24/7 mobile mental health crisis response service this May, offering an alternative for residents who might be hesitant to seek help due to potential police involvement in mental health situations. —Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 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