participation

noun

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

Examples of participation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In the late 1980s, participation peaked at 30,000, and a decline has occurred since the mid-1990s. Journal Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2024 Related Articles Letters: Housing policy | Sheriff oversight | Passover celebration | Call for lawlessness | Loan forgiveness San Jose has events, but participation lags. Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2024 Their former dance coach, Abby Lee Miller, was nowhere to be seen in Lifetime's teaser and a source told PEOPLE that some of the appearing cast had conditions to their participation. Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024 Banding together has been especially crucial to Asian Americans, as Yen says there’s active participation in community events, forums, and discussions that promote diversity, inclusion, and representation. Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2024 The goal was to encourage participation in new state regulations that require Californians to recycle organic waste. Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 22 Apr. 2024 Ruling on transgender student participation in sports remains unsettled The Biden administration did not rule on whether transgender and nonbinary students can participate on the sports teams that align with their gender. Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024 The Arab states did not condition their participation in the regional air defenses on a withdrawal from Gaza or any other Palestinian demand. David Remnick, The New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2024 Prior also questioned Gibb about the Daybells’ extreme religious beliefs and Gibb’s participation in those teachings. Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Participation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participation. Accessed 1 May. 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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