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participation.

The act of participating, of taking part in something.

13 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/pɑːˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/Received-Pronunciation/pɑɹˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/Canada, General-American/pɑɹˌtɪs.əˈpeɪ.ʃən/Canada, General-American/pɐːˌtɪs.əˈpæɪ.ʃən/Australia
  1. The act of participating, of taking part in something.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The state of being related to a larger whole.

    countable · uncountable
  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.

    countable · uncountable
    a decision made based on the participation of the shareholders
  4. An ownership interest or profit-sharing right.

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Where this word comes from

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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