Participation

//pɑːˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən// noun

noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act of participating, of taking part in something. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    the act of sharing in the activities of a group wordnet
  3. 3
    The state of being related to a larger whole. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    the condition of sharing in common with others (as fellows or partners etc.) wordnet
  5. 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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  1. 6
    An ownership interest or profit-sharing right. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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partadmissibilityadmissionaffiliationassimilationassociation

Example

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"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.

Related phrases

neighbouring group participationnon-participationparticipation pointsparticipation trophyparticipation-washing

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