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Noun: participation  paa(r),ti-su'pey-shun
  1. The act of sharing in the activities of a group
    "the teacher tried to increase his students' participation in class activities";
    - engagement, involvement
     
  2. The condition of sharing in common with others (as fellows or partners etc.)
    "The company encouraged employee participation in decision-making";
    - involvement

Derived forms: participations

Type of: condition, group action, status

Encyclopedia: Participation