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

Guests are encouraged to check with their local deli for participation and offer details. —Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026

In December, Allman’s attorneys filed what’s known as an anti-SLAPP motion, arguing the complaint amounted to a strategic lawsuit against public participation, or SLAPP, and asking the judge to dismiss it. —Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2026

Women’s boardroom participation has also been declining. —Liz Elting, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

Part of that effort includes participation in a passport-style promotion organized through one of the restaurant’s distributors. —J.m. Banks june 11, Kansas City Star, 11 June 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)