participation
nounattested in dialogue
- United Kingdom//pɑːˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən//
- Canada//pɑɹˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən//
- Canada//pɑɹˌtɪs.əˈpeɪ.ʃən//
- Australia//pɐːˌtɪs.əˈpæɪ.ʃən//
- New Zealand//pɐːˌtəs.əˈpæɪ.ʃən//
The act of participating, of taking part in something.
noun
- 1
The act of participating, of taking part in something.
- 2
The state of being related to a larger whole.
- 3
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.
a decision made based on the participation of the shareholders
- 4
An ownership interest or profit-sharing right.
Etymology
From Middle English participacioun, from Middle French [Term?], from Old French participacion, from Late Latin participatiō. By surface analysis, participate + -ion.
Forms
- plural
- participations
partial · Existing as a part or portion; incomplete.partially · To a partial degree or extent, incompletely.participate · To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something).
participation · The act of participating, of taking part in something.
particle · A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the…particular · Specific; discrete; concrete.particularly · Especially, extremely.