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 labor force participation rate in June for people ages 16 to 19 was 37.4%, according to the month's jobs report – up nearly 3% from the year prior, and hovering near levels not seen since 2009, during the Great Recession. —Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 21 July 2024

Evo has been getting bigger and bigger, with participation bolstered by the release of new versions of the tournament’s most popular games. —Ash Parrish, The Verge, 19 July 2024

And unlike last year, when the strikes led to months of uncertainty and a lack of talent participation, this time the nominees are primed and ready to hit the campaign trail once again. —Jordan Moreau, Variety, 17 July 2024

The rapper is also facing other charges regarding possession of a firearm, possession of drugs with the intention to distribute, and participation in criminal street gang activity. —Solcyré Burga, TIME, 17 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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)