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. )

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

The UK should pause its involvement in the radar project "until we can be confident those partnerships reflect our values and our security interests", she said.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The U.S. quantum ecosystem spans dozens of companies, research organizations, and start-ups, and government involvement has typically centered on funding and validation “rather than selecting national champions.”

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Berlin’s involvement means the mission could be more substantial than previously expected.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

It is not known what the duchess will be paid for her involvement in the event, which has not sold out and is still advertising a "handful of additional rooms".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“I am sure I do not know,” she replied, which was not quite the same as denying her involvement.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

Related Words

• engagement
• relationship
• responsibility