participation

noun

par·​tic·​i·​pa·​tion (ˌ)pär-ˌti-sə-ˈpā-shən 

pər-

: the act of participating

Examples of participation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, many communities have historically faced significant barriers to participation, including mistrust of the medical system and limited access to healthcare services. —Essence, 6 July 2025

This trauma is frequently shaped by the individual burden of navigating complex systems that create barriers to successful participation in the economic system. —Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025

In June, the labor force participation rate for 16- to 24-year-olds fell for the third consecutive month and landed at 54.9%, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. —Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 July 2025

This survey is open for participation through Monday, August 4, 2025. —Newsweek Rankings, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for participation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Legal Definition

participation

noun

par·​tic·​i·​pa·​tion

1

: the action or state of taking part in something: as

a

: association with others in a relationship (as a partnership) or an enterprise usually on a formal basis with specified rights and obligations

a loan made directly or in participation with a bank

b

: profit sharing

2

a

: something in which shares are taken by more than one party

b

: something that results in a share (as of a distribution)