participation

noun

par·​tic·​i·​pa·​tion (ˌ)pär-ˌti-sə-ˈpā-shən How to pronounce participation (audio)
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Synonyms of participationnext
: the act of participating

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Hart’s participation in the trend also comes with a candid behind-the-scenes detail. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026 District officials have pointed to improvements in attendance and gains in Advanced Placement participation during his tenure. Teresa Liu, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026 Yet Nawrocki and the main opposition party supporting him, the national-conservative Law and Justice, or PiS, have been critical of Poland’s participation in SAFE. Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026 Backing comes from Spanish public bodies ICAA and ICEC with participation from Movistar Plus+, 3Cat and Netflix. Callum McLennan, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for participation

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of participation was in the 14th century

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“Participation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participation. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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
2
a
: something in which shares are taken by more than one party
b
: something that results in a share (as of a distribution)
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