involvement

American  

[in-volv-muhnt] / ɪnˈvɒlv mənt /

noun

• involvements
  plural

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

Derived Forms

• noninvolvement
  noun
• preinvolvement
  noun
• reinvolvement
  noun

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• involvements
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of involvement

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

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Explanation

Involvement is the act of participating in something. Even if you do nothing but drive the getaway car, you will be held to account for your involvement in a crime. Involvement is useful because it is not specific. If, over the course of many years, you play and then coach football, you might refer to the time of your involvement in the sport. If you are engaged in a love affair, you might say, without going into too much detail, that you and your lover are involved and refer to the affair as your involvement.

Example Sentences

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involvement involvements

In a post-election analysis, Serbian professor Dejan Pavlovic wrote on X on Monday that the students’ lack of political experience or involvement in any dubious business dealings had “become their greatest strategic advantage.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

Assuming that would be the case, I sought out the film’s “twist” in an early review, wanting to confirm if my suspicions about Seyfried’s involvement were true.

From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026

His long-term view of the UK he wants is well known – with devolution, a national care service, and greater public involvement in the economy.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

Japan’s top government spokesman, Minoru Kihara, said Tuesday the government has been discussing the attacks with some of the affected companies, and said it is “considering all possibilities, including the potential involvement of foreign actors.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Hattie denied any involvement in the crime but told one agent, “I am as smart as you are. I have been warned about you.”

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

Joao Pedro came into the weekend with the most goal involvements in the Premier League, having scored three and provided three assists in four appearances this season.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

The 74-page filing, obtained by The Wall Street Journal through a document request, offers a look at how the longtime Cantor Fitzgerald head has scaled back his business involvements since joining President Trump’s cabinet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

Ten of his league goal involvements followed carries, fewer only than Vinicius Jr, despite Jackson playing substantially fewer minutes.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

Holly: Wilson sits among some high-profile signings for the club over the summer, with the former Fulham man producing 19 goal involvements last season, 10 goals and nine assists.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

This delivery is just one in the long line of involvements I didn't mean to have.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse

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