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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Some Democrats have proudly returned their Tesla vehicles to express their disgust with Musk’s participation in the Trump administration. Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025 Gualtieri worked on the project through his participation in the Proof of Concept Accelerator program, a partnership between Netflix; the production company Dirty Films, co-founded by Cate Blanchett; and the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative. Mikelle Street, Them., 23 Apr. 2025 His participation comes amid a report from The Athletic's Senior NFL Insider, Dianna Russini, which stated at least three NFL teams have interest in acquiring Cousins. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025 The decision of his participation will likely be decided by the dean of the College of Cardinals, Giovanni Battista Re, and Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who will oversee the conclave proceedings inside the Sistine Chapel. Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for participation

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 29 Apr. 2025.

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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