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

Juve’s participation in the US could net the club around $30m, depending on results, and this will likely help the club reshape the side for Tudor ahead of next season. —Emmet Gates, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025

The federal statute governs financial assistance provided by a school to an athlete in connection to their athletic participation. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 June 2025

But critics complained that Stone’s participation in the shows was too limited, and many of the shows were plagued by its star’s typical tardiness. —Chris Morris, Variety, 9 June 2025

The issue is a sensitive one in Colombia, where the participation of Colombians in high-profile crimes has been the source of national shame. —Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 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)