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

Soccer fans should not let Trump’s participation in the ceremony distract from his administration’s awful human rights record. — Minky Worden, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Christie’s emphasized record bidder participation, stronger sell-through rates and competitive bidding on works estimated between $20,000 and $100,000. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026

Some players would conduct a hold-in, reporting to camp to avoid the NFL’s harsh fines, but limit their practice participation. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

As an example, the Office of Government Ethics said an industry-wide seminar attended by more than 100 people could be allowed if the employee’s participation would be in the agency’s interest. — ArsTechnica, 17 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)