Participation
/pɑːˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/ noun
noun ·Moderate ·High school level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The act of participating, of taking part in something. countable, uncountable
- 2 the act of sharing in the activities of a group wordnet
- 3 The state of being related to a larger whole. countable, uncountable
- 4 the condition of sharing in common with others (as fellows or partners etc.) wordnet
- 5 The process during which individuals, groups and organizations are consulted about or have the opportunity to become actively involved in a project or program of activity. countable, uncountable
"a decision made based on the participation of the shareholders"
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- 6 An ownership interest or profit-sharing right. countable, uncountable
Example
More examples"Watching television changes the role of the fans by making their participation more passive and distant."
Etymology
From Middle English participacioun, from Middle French [Term?], from Old French participacion, from Late Latin participatiō. By surface analysis, participate + -ion.