participation

Meaning

  1. (countable, uncountable) The act of participating, of taking part in something.
  2. (countable, uncountable) The state of being related to a larger whole.
  3. (countable, uncountable) 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.
  4. (countable, uncountable) An ownership interest or profit-sharing right.

Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/pɑɹˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/
Etymology

In summary

From Middle English participacioun, from Middle French [Term?], from Old French participacion, from Late Latin participatiō. By surface analysis, participate + -ion.

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