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 research further reinforce that consistent financial education leads to greater participation in stock markets and retirement plans later in life. —Andre Jean-Pierre, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025

Toyota’s fund Woven Capital led the round, which also saw participation from Battery Ventures, Partech, NGP Capital, Bpifrance Digital Venture, LFX Venture Partners, Shift4Good and Yamaha Motor Ventures. —Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 17 Jan. 2025

If this position has any ability to influence or have an impact on improving our workforce participation rate, that person would do more for America than can be imagined. —Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 17 Jan. 2025

Broadcasting live from Rosewood Residences Beverly Hills on Friday, January 24, the show will air across multiple YouTube and Twitch channels, with additional talent participation from locations around the globe. —Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Jan. 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)