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participation

[pɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn]

participation Definition

  • 1the act of taking part in an activity or event
  • 2the fact of being involved with others in doing something

Using participation: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "participation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The participation of all members is essential for the success of the project.

  • Example

    Her participation in the marathon was impressive.

  • Example

    The company encourages employee participation in decision-making.

  • Example

    The government is seeking greater participation from citizens in the political process.

participation Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for participation

Idioms Using participation

  • to be involved in something, especially in a significant way

    Example

    She had a hand in organizing the charity event and it was a huge success.

  • to become involved in an activity or situation that others are already involved in

    Example

    When they saw how much fun we were having, they wanted to get in on the act too.

  • to participate in an activity or event

    Example

    I'm planning to take part in the charity walk next month.

Phrases with participation

  • actively taking part in an activity or event

    Example

    Active participation in class discussions is important for learning.

  • a trophy or award given to all participants in a competition, regardless of their performance

    Example

    The little league team received participation trophies at the end of the season.

  • the involvement of citizens in the decision-making processes of government or other public institutions

    Example

    The city council held a public participation meeting to gather feedback on the proposed development project.

Origins of participation

from Latin 'participatio', meaning 'a sharing' or 'partaking'

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Summary: participation in Brief

Participation [pɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪʃn] refers to the act of taking part in an activity or event, or being involved with others in doing something. Examples include 'Her participation in the marathon was impressive,' and 'The company encourages employee participation in decision-making.' Phrases like 'active participation' and idioms like 'have a hand in something' denote deeper involvement, while 'participation trophy' refers to recognition for simply taking part.

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