participation
Americannoun
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an act or instance of participating.
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the fact of taking part, as in some action or attempt.
participation in a celebration.
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a sharing, as in benefits or profits.
participation in a pension plan.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- preparticipation noun
- underparticipation noun
Etymology
Origin of participation
First recorded in 1325–75; from Late Latin participātiōn-, stem of participātiō; equivalent to participate + -ion; replacing Middle English participacioun, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin, as above
Example Sentences
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The team were not withdrawn from the competition last summer when the US bombed three nuclear facilities in the country, but the head of its football federation has now reportedly cast doubt on their participation.
From BBC
Economic participation now happens across places, not within them.
Ether has recently outperformed bitcoin, typically a sign of improving risk appetite and broader participation.
It’s measured in partnerships formed without us and the rise of a trading system that no longer needs U.S. participation to function.
Major bottoms are rarely quiet events: They are marked by heavy participation as some people cut their losses and others try to scoop up bargains.
From Barron's
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