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

In 2023, Jackson urged a federal investigation into the Memphis Police Department after five officers were fired for their involvement in the traffic arrest that preceded Tyre Nichols' death. —Diana Leyva, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 17 Feb. 2026

We are dismayed at the Berlinale’s involvement in censoring artists who oppose Israel’s ongoing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and the German state’s key role in enabling it. —William Earl, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026

Producers Blink49 Studios swiftly decided not to move forward with Zarin’s involvement in The Golden Life. —Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026

Zalupski has not responded to inquires about his possible involvement. —Max Chesnes Herald, Miami Herald, 17 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