participation

noun

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

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The tournament is spotlighting the three markets where the four teams are located, Denver, Los Angeles, and London, but the Green Action League will count on the participation of global supporters of the NBA, NFL, NHL, and English Premier League teams. Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 Regarding international participation, Kapur aims to facilitate greater cultural exchange while maintaining India’s distinct voice. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024 This stability highlights the challenge of declining harvest numbers despite consistent participation. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 To date, no investigation has been completed with 100% participation of individuals who were tied to the events leading up to and during the Oxford shooting, which claimed the lives of four students: Hana St. Juliana, 14; Tate Myre, 16; Madisyn Baldwin, 17, and Justin Shilling, 17. Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for participation 

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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“Participation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participation. Accessed 30 Nov. 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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