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

The Country Music Association and ABC went so far as to reveal which songs these performers will be doing — with the exception of Carlile, Chesney and Loveless, whose exact participation is being held closer to the vest. —Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025

Here is an example of research on passive versus active brain participation during sedentary activities and the relative risk of dementia. —Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Nov. 2025

Literacy, at its core, is the bridge between potential and participation. —Nia Bowers, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025

Our lawsuit raises significant civil rights issues that warrant their participation. —William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 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)