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

Trump has also asked that Republicans tack on language restricting transgender surgeries and transgender participation in women’s sports — two policies that Republicans successfully used as a political wedge against Democrats in the last election cycle. —David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 17 Mar. 2026

Other efforts include individualized conservation planning, carbon program participation, and access to a global network of knowledge-sharing through BCI’s Large Farm Program. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026

The fate of Islamic schools’ participation has been up in the air, following pushback from state leaders. —Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026

Though live theater in theme parks can feel like a moving target, the short shows at the Bird Cage continue to captivate with audience participation. —Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 17 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)