participation

noun

par·​tic·​i·​pa·​tion (ˌ)pär-ˌti-sə-ˈpā-shən How to pronounce participation (audio)
pər-
: the act of participating

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A number of companies will encourage voter participation next week by offering freebies to customers. Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 Labor force participation: The percentage of the working-age population that is employed or seeking a job ticked down to 62.6% from 62.7% in October. Alicia Wallace, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024 In China, there’s no outlet for any sort of political participation. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024 The reality is that the few applications for participation waivers every year are considered by a committee, individually and carefully. Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for participation 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of participation was in the 14th century

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“Participation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participation. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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
2
a
: something in which shares are taken by more than one party
b
: something that results in a share (as of a distribution)
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