participation

noun

par-ti-si-PAY-shuhn/pɑɹˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/UKpah-ti-si-PAY-shuhn/pɑːˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

Pluralparticipations (some meanings)

4 meanings of participation

1
noununcountable
Taking part in an activity, especially together with other people.
Like joining a game instead of just watching from the side.
Her participation in the school play made her very happy.
The teacher gives extra credit for participation in class discussions.
Similarinvolvement, engagement, turnout
Oppositeabstention
Note
2
noununcountable
A process that lets people share their views and help shape a project.
Like asking everyone in the family before choosing where to go on vacation.
The city asked for public participation before building the new park.
Community participation helped improve the school's new plan.
Similarinvolvement, consultation, engagement
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3
noununcountable
Being part of something bigger than yourself.
Like one thread being part of a whole blanket.
Each member's participation in the group makes the whole stronger.
He found meaning in his participation in the wider community.
4
nouncountable
A share in owning something or in its profits.
Like owning a slice of a pizza that the whole group shares.
She bought a small participation in the new restaurant.
His participation in the business earned him a share of the profits.
Similarstake, share, interest

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Origin

This word came into Middle English through Old French participacion, which came from Late Latin participatio. It is related to the verb participate.