participation
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) The act of participating, of taking part in something.
- (countable, uncountable) The state of being related to a larger whole.
- (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.
- (countable, uncountable) An ownership interest or profit-sharing right.
Synonyms
profit-sharing
taking part in
mutual help
participating in
being concerned in
carried interest
loan participation
participation loan
participating interest
concernment
Translations
Frequency
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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