involvement

noun

in·​volve·​ment in-ˈvälv-mənt 

-ˈvȯlv-

plural involvements

: the act or an instance of involving someone or something

His involvement of others was inexcusable.

: the state, act, or fact of being involved

involvement in public life

denied any involvement in the crime

In this era of strained school budgets, parental involvement is as likely to mean reading stories to kindergartners as running a bake sale.

—David Ruben

Examples of involvement in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From incoming freshmen to redshirt seniors, involvement in special teams can increase playing time and provide opportunities in the NFL. —Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025

Fans were quick to react, especially after discovering Zendaya's involvement. —David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025

This level of involvement and enthusiasm created a magnetic culture that attracted top players. —Omaid Homayun, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025

Years-long financial woes worsened after readers terminated subscriptions to protest Bezos’ involvement. —Liam Reilly, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

involve + -ment

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing involvement

• self-involvement

Medical Definition

involvement

noun

in·​volve·​ment in-ˈvälv-mənt, -ˈvȯlv- 

: inclusion in an area affected by disease, trauma, or insult

syphilitic involvement of the brain

the extent of involvement of the lung

—Morris Fishbein