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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Since then, the social media star has expanded her participation in her hobby tenfold. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025 However, there are fears from an array of retailers that SNAP not being funded in November could present problems with theft, particularly in areas where participation in the SNAP program is high. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025 The Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty from 1996 was never fully ratified, and Moscow suspended participation in the bilateral US-Russia New START deal in 2023, which will expire in February. Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2025 Wide receiver Jojo Trader has appeared in only two games, per UM’s participation report. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 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 1 Nov. 2025.

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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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