participation

noun

par·​tic·​i·​pa·​tion (ˌ)pär-ˌti-sə-ˈpā-shən How to pronounce participation (audio)
pər-
: the act of participating

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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 See All Example Sentences for participation

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of participation was in the 14th century

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“Participation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participation. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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
2
a
: something in which shares are taken by more than one party
b
: something that results in a share (as of a distribution)
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