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 funding round is led by MMC Ventures and QED Investors, with participation from Lowercarbon Capital, BNVT Capital, Bosch Ventures, Centrotec, and Earthshot Ventures. —David Prosser, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026

For many years after Rhodes introduced the marathon to the city in 2005 (originally as the Thunder Road Marathon, till the name change in 2016), participation had a few peaks and valleys but was largely flat. —Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Jan. 2026

While proponents point to potential benefits around access, efficiency, and participation, outcomes vary widely depending on asset type, jurisdiction, and platform design. —Maria Williams, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026

Michael suggested Moscow’s participation would come with conditions. —Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 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)