involvement
n.the act of taking part in an activity or being part of a group. It can also mean being connected to something, like a crime or a project.
n.the state of being included in an activity, project, or organization; the fact of being associated with a specific event or situation. Often implies active participation or a causal link.
“Her involvement in the club takes up all her free time.”
“The police are investigating his involvement in the robbery after finding his car near the scene.”
“Community involvement is essential for the success of urban renewal projects, as local residents provide the necessary insight into the neighborhood's specific needs.”
Uncountable when referring to the general state of being included; countable when referring to specific instances or emotional connections.
The noun typically takes the preposition 'in' rather than 'to' when describing participation.
Usage involvement in the conflict · active involvement · direct involvement
“He cited what he described as "deeply troubling reports" from several areas, including alleged military involvement at totalling centres and allegations concerning the movement of ballot boxes.”
“Robert Evans and his fall from grace become the focus for much of this episode, particularly his involvement in the disastrous production of the 1984 historical crime drama The Cotton Club.”
Common in sport writing
From involve + -ment.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.