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

To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026

But the president contends there is no excuse for the lack of participation now that Iran's navy has been sunk and its air defenses severely weakened. —Michael Loria, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026

The Eurovision Song Contest Asia’s exclusive social partner is Zoop, which will introduce a fan participation platform that gives consumers the chance to engage with artists, join communities and be recognised and rewarded for their efforts. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026

These stores will be open at most locations on Easter, or are expected to be open based on recent holiday participation. —Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Mar. 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)