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

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

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)