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

One point of relief, though, is Winona Health’s participation in the federal 340B drug pricing program. —Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026

As far as improving accountability, real accountability comes from transparency and participation. —Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026

When asked about the ongoing debate over transgender athletes' participation in girls' and women's sports, Dooley took a firm stance. —Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026

Data from platforms like Strava shows club participation has surged over the last two years, with some communities seeing major growth. —Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 May 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)