involvement

noun

in·​volve·​ment in-ˈvälv-mənt How to pronounce involvement (audio)
-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

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The Wall Street Journal was the first to report his involvement in the Manalapan purchase. Darrell Hofheinz, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025 The rule allows federal employees to accept pro bono legal services if the work is connected to their official duties or prior involvement in a presidential campaign or transition team. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025 Others in the neighborhood applauded Caruso’s involvement. David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2025 State police claimed that Misericordia later admitted to his involvement in the road rage incidents and has been cooperating with the investigation. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for involvement 

Word History

Etymology

involve + -ment

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of involvement was in 1681

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“Involvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/involvement. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

Medical Definition

involvement

noun
in·​volve·​ment in-ˈvälv-mənt, -ˈvȯlv- How to pronounce involvement (audio)
: inclusion in an area affected by disease, trauma, or insult
syphilitic involvement of the brain
the extent of involvement of the lungMorris Fishbein

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