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

There will also be multicultural food vendors, an international marketplace, community art projects, drum circles, youth soccer, interactive art activities and family programming designed to encourage participation rather than simply observation. — Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

The government was also compelled to conduct a fresh cultural and environmental impact assessment as well as public participation. — Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 31 July 2026

Getting the job done will take the community coming together, but also participation from businesses and the hospitality industry – the county’s largest business sector, Levine Cava said. — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

But Johnson said courthouse enforcement can discourage participation throughout the justice system. — Sacbee.com, 31 July 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)