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

The nonprofit meanwhile closed another location near uptown amid dwindling participation. — Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

In July 2022, Shah pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for her participation in a telemarketing scheme that targeted the elderly. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Sandburg High School, with its 95% graduation rate and a 53% AP participation rate, particularly stood out, according to a news release. — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

The year before, the Malagasy art collector and entrepreneur met with artist Joël Andrianomearisoa to discuss the country’s participation and his support. — Gameli Hamelo, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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)