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

These figures underscore the systemic issues - such as unconscious bias, limited access to networks, lack of role models and societal pressures - that continue to hinder women’s participation and advancement in STEM careers. —Kath MacKay, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2025

This includes the Ramstein meeting, discussions in Kyiv, and later, participation in the Munich Security Conference. —Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025

The bill, Byrne said, would also increase voter participation in school board races. —Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025

No government will ever do anything that would risk our participation in international competitions. —Phil Hay, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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)