participation
nounUK /pɑːˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/ · CA, US /pɑɹˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/
Etymology From Middle English participacioun, from Middle French [Term?], from Old French participacion, from Late Latin participatiō. By surface analysis, participate + -ion.
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.
- Derived terms
- antiparticipation, coparticipation, multiparticipation, neighbouring group participation, non-participation, nonparticipation, overparticipation, participational, participationism, participationist, participation points, participation trophy, participation-washing, preparticipation, proparticipation, underparticipation
- Related terms
- participate, participant