involvement

American

[in-volv-muhnt] / ɪnˈvɒlv mənt /

noun

an act or instance of being included, or of including someone or something, in an action, process, group, etc..

He closed with a reminder about the importance of women's involvement in the wider conversations about war and peace-building.
an act or instance of taking part in a crime, conflict, or other troublesome situation.

Several officials from this institution were accused of involvement in acts of corruption, although such charges never came to anything.
an act or instance of having one’s interest, emotions, or commitment engaged by someone or something.

They were observed spending time together in many places, but they denied any romantic involvement.

Other Word Forms

noninvolvement noun
preinvolvement noun
reinvolvement noun

Etymology

Origin of involvement

involve ( def. ) + -ment ( def. )

Explanation

Involvement is the act of participating in something. Even if you do nothing but drive the getaway car, you will be held to account for your involvement in a crime. Involvement is useful because it is not specific. If, over the course of many years, you play and then coach football, you might refer to the time of your involvement in the sport. If you are engaged in a love affair, you might say, without going into too much detail, that you and your lover are involved and refer to the affair as your involvement.

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Inquiry chairman Sir Adrian Fulford called for the end of what he described as a "culture" of agencies passing responsibility between each other or downgrading their own involvement in such cases.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The injury could also have an impact on the 27-year-old's involvement in Argentina's World Cup squad.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The military has repeatedly denied involvement in Khan's legal cases or meddling in the civilian domain.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

And retailers that sell winning tickets typically receive a bonus from the lottery for their involvement in the sale.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Fadi gave her a brief version of what had happened, leaving out Felix’s involvement.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai

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