involvement

noun

in·​volve·​ment in-ˈvälv-mənt 

-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

Examples of involvement in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That involvement should continue to climb in the coming weeks, as USC’s young receiving corps continues to work through growing pains. —Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024

One of the city's notable features is its focus on community involvement and grassroots initiatives, such as local people planting thousands of apple trees. —David Nikel, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

Amirov, Omarov, and Mamedov were arrested overseas in January 2023 and charged for their involvement in the plot, according to prosecutors. —Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024

While these critiques are not without truth, the savviest leaders know how to leverage activist involvement to accelerate turnarounds. —Owen Tripp, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

involve + -ment

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing involvement

• self-involvement

Medical Definition

involvement

noun

in·​volve·​ment in-ˈvälv-mənt, -ˈvȯlv- 

: inclusion in an area affected by disease, trauma, or insult

syphilitic involvement of the brain

the extent of involvement of the lung

—Morris Fishbein