involvement

noun

in·​volve·​ment in-ˈvälv-mənt How to pronounce involvement (audio)
-ˈvȯlv-
plural involvements
: the act or an instance of involving someone or something
His involvement of others was inexcusable.
: the state, act, or fact of being involved
involvement in public life
denied any involvement in the crime
In this era of strained school budgets, parental involvement is as likely to mean reading stories to kindergartners as running a bake sale.David Ruben

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Following news of the ceasefire, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt wrote on X that Trump's direct involvement led to the truce. Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2025 Early involvement leads to making friends, learning leadership skills, identifying career goals, and developing a sense of purpose and belonging. Micki Meyer, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025 Head had served as chair of the chamber since 2016 and was known for his community involvement in literacy, mentorship and supporting his fellow man. Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 2 Aug. 2025 Designed as a country retreat away from the prying eyes of London, the original house was largely replaced by a Jacobean-style residence in 1870 built by A J Humbert with involvement from Edward. Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for involvement

Word History

Etymology

involve + -ment

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of involvement was in 1681

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“Involvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/involvement. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

Medical Definition

involvement

noun
in·​volve·​ment in-ˈvälv-mənt, -ˈvȯlv- How to pronounce involvement (audio)
: inclusion in an area affected by disease, trauma, or insult
syphilitic involvement of the brain
the extent of involvement of the lungMorris Fishbein

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