Skip to content
Vinony

participation

noun

  1. inclusion of individuals and organizations in decision-making and opinion-forming processes
L7219 on Wikidata ↗

Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /pɑːˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/ / /pɑɹˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/ / /pɑɹˌtɪs.əˈpeɪ.ʃən/

noun

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.