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

While both are public figures, telling their story justly would likely need their participation. —Andrew McGowan, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025

Elzy voted after 1 p.m. and was the 21st voter at her precinct, but noted there could be significant absentee ballot participation as well. —John Wisely, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025

It’s used on the bus and is part of all their voter participation efforts. —Essence, 6 Aug. 2025

Two categories will involve public participation: best independent record store and best live performer will both accept nominations from the public. —Thomas Smith, Billboard, 5 Aug. 2025

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)