PARTICIPATION

engagement, participation, involvement, involution

(noun) the act of sharing in the activities of a group; “the teacher tried to increase his students’ engagement in class activities”

participation, involvement

(noun) the condition of sharing in common with others (as fellows or partners etc.)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

participation (countable and uncountable, plural participations)

The act of participating, of taking part in something.

The state of being related to a larger whole.

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.

An ownership interest or profit-sharing right.

Source: Wiktionary


Par*tic`i*pa"tion, n. Etym: [F. participation, L. participatio.]

1. The act or state of participating, or sharing in common with others; as, a participation in joy or sorrows. These deities are so by participation. Bp. Stillingfleet. What an honor, that God should admit us into such a blessed participation of himself! Atterbury.

2. Distribution; division into shares. [Obs.] Raleigh.

3. community; fellowship; association. [Obs.] Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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