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participation

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //pɑɹˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən// UK //pɑːtˈɪsɪpˈeɪʃən// par·tic·i·pa·tion General-service

n. the act of taking part in an activity or event with other people. When you join a group or a project, you are showing participation.

n. the action of taking part in something; the state of being involved in an activity or event. Frequently used in academic and professional contexts to describe engagement levels.


SIMPLE

The teacher encourages active participation in every lesson.

CONTEXTUAL

The success of the community garden depends entirely on the participation of local volunteers during the planting season.

COMPLEX

While the initial proposal received widespread verbal support, actual participation in the pilot program remained low due to logistical hurdles and a lack of clear incentives for the staff.

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Origin

From Middle English participacioun, from Middle French [Term?], from Old French participacion, from Late Latin participatiō. By surface analysis, participate + -ion.

Usage

Typically uncountable when referring to the general act of taking part; often followed by the preposition 'in'.

Pitfall

participation at the meetingparticipation in the meetingParticipation almost always takes the preposition 'in' when referring to the activity one is joining.

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