involvement

noun

in·​volve·​ment in-ˈvälv-mənt How to pronounce involvement (audio)
-ˈvȯlv-
plural involvements
: the act or an instance of involving someone or something
His involvement of others was inexcusable.
: the state, act, or fact of being involved
involvement in public life
denied any involvement in the crime
In this era of strained school budgets, parental involvement is as likely to mean reading stories to kindergartners as running a bake sale.David Ruben

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The filles program lasted ten years, ending in 1673 when French involvement in Holland required the financing previously expended on the costly filles du roi program. Ann Foster, JSTOR Daily, 9 July 2025 The season also ended with Bradley and her brother Hal Jackson (Joe Tippet) turning themselves into authorities after Bradley deleted footage that showcased Hal’s involvement in the Jan. 6 insurrection. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 9 July 2025 And despite the comparisons likening Charlotte’s new jerseys to the Ohio Bobcats’, the helmet stripe was Albin’s only involvement in the new look. Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2025 The board chair facilitates the board’s involvement in setting and approving the mission and strategic goals. Kathleen Shanley, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for involvement

Word History

Etymology

involve + -ment

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of involvement was in 1681

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“Involvement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/involvement. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

involvement

noun
in·​volve·​ment in-ˈvälv-mənt, -ˈvȯlv- How to pronounce involvement (audio)
: inclusion in an area affected by disease, trauma, or insult
syphilitic involvement of the brain
the extent of involvement of the lungMorris Fishbein

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