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

The round is led by Together Fund, with participation from MedMountain Ventures, Rebellion VC, DeVC, Operators Studio and a number of strategic healthcare operators. —David Prosser, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

Noteworthy International Participation and Exhibitor Satisfaction International exhibitors noted significant participation increases, with China leading at 79 percent, followed closely by the U.S. and U.K. with 65 percent and 62 percent increases, respectively. —Fairchild Studio, WWD, 19 Dec. 2024

Be sure to contact your local Taco Bell restaurant for prices, hours and participation, which can vary. —Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024

What To Know Young was convicted in August of four misdemeanors related to her participation in the January 6, 2021, riot. —Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024

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)