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

But the not-so-obvious benefit of U.S. involvement in running the country might come from the distinctive ability of American refineries to handle the type of oil that Venezuela claims to have in abundance.

From MarketWatch

As far as Venezuela developments go, “the market is not seeing the likelihood of the same disruption as a Middle East involvement,” Compernolle said in a phone interview.

From MarketWatch

This is particularly significant given Iran's heavy involvement in Venezuela's oil sector alongside Russia, and its reliance on complex financial arrangements linked to markets believed to be in China.

From BBC

Growing up in Greater Manchester, he says his biggest childhood involvement with the sport was through doodling in football-themed colouring books.

From BBC

Energy and communications infrastructure, including underwater cables and pipelines, have been damaged in the Baltic Sea in recent years, raising suspicions of Russian involvement.

From Barron's

Related Words

• engagement
• relationship
• responsibility