involvement

American  

[in-volv-muhnt] / ɪnˈvɒlv mənt /

noun

1. an act or instance of being included, or of including someone or something, in an action, process, group, etc..

   He closed with a reminder about the importance of women's involvement in the wider conversations about war and peace-building.

2. an act or instance of taking part in a crime, conflict, or other troublesome situation.

   Several officials from this institution were accused of involvement in acts of corruption, although such charges never came to anything.

3. an act or instance of having one’s interest, emotions, or commitment engaged by someone or something.

   They were observed spending time together in many places, but they denied any romantic involvement.

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Other Word Forms

• noninvolvement noun
• preinvolvement noun
• reinvolvement noun

Etymology

Origin of involvement

involve ( def. ) + -ment ( def. )

Example Sentences

Tirawi alleged the involvement of businesses and individuals in the takeover of public and private lands and assets, describing what he called a "moral and ethical collapse" of Palestinian institutions.

From Barron's

Solomon said in a statement that no women ever raised concerns to him about Ruemmler’s involvement at the dinner.

From The Wall Street Journal

The document filed this week sought to temporarily bar Palacios’ girlfriend from seeing her daughter from her first marriage, based on the potential danger posed by the ICE agent’s alleged involvement in the shooting.

From Los Angeles Times

Sheriff Neil Wilson said the inquiry felt personal to him because of his own involvement in mountaineering and he thanked the families for the "heartfelt" statements they provided.

From BBC

But his involvement in the world of college football received a surge of attention in 2011 after he gave a series of interviews while incarcerated.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• engagement
• relationship
• responsibility