participation

[ pahr-tis-uh-pey-shuhn ]

noun

1. an act or instance of participating.
2. the fact of taking part, as in some action or attempt:

   participation in a celebration.

3. a sharing, as in benefits or profits:

   participation in a pension plan.

adjective

1. of or relating to a venture characterized by more than one person, bank, or company participating in risk or profit:

   a participation loan.

Other Words From

• prepar·tici·pation noun
• under·par·tici·pation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of participation¹

First recorded in 1325–75; from Late Latin participātiōn-, stem of participātiō; equivalent to participate + -ion; replacing Middle English participacioun, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin, as above

Example Sentences

She told the BBC she would be meeting MPs to discuss ways to strengthen the scheme, potentially by making participation a mandatory condition for venues with alcohol licences.

From BBC

It comes as more councils make participation in the scheme key to granting alcohol licences.

From BBC

Venues often prominently advertise their participation in Ask for Angela, putting posters and stickers throughout their premises, particularly in women's toilets, and also advertise online to say they are a safe haven.

From BBC

A similar story played out when Texas lawmakers killed a bill intended to restrict transgender athletes’ participation in sports in 2021.

From Salon

Independent redistricting commissions increase public participation, reduce gerrymandering and draw districts that represent communities, not individual politicians’ interests.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• aid
• assistance
• attendance
• cooperation
• help
• presence
• sharing
• support