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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Game time There are upsized games around Super Nintendo World, and the silicon bands allow participation and record-keeping. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 May 2025 The war in Gaza clouded the contest This year’s contest was roiled for a second year by disputes over Israel’s participation. Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025 Her participation has generated commentary and protest, as calls continue for the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to reconsider Israel's place in the competition amid the war in Gaza. Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025 Maine’s transgender participation policies have been a source of consternation, leading to a public spat between Trump and Mills during a meeting with the governors in February. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 May 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 22 May. 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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