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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There are more than 20,000 voting members of the Academy, and as Abrego mentioned in his remarks, this year marked the highest voter participation in Emmy history. Anne Easton, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025 There are vast amounts of money to be made in football — the tournament win has netted Chelsea around £84 million (almost $113 million), according to the BBC, for their participation and performance. Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 15 July 2025 White students make up 64% of voucher users, while participation from Black (9%) and Hispanic students (18%) remained about the same. Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025 Celebrity participation from our favorites such as Bow Wow and B2K amplifies this effect exponentially. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 14 July 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 21 Jul. 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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