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

“It’s community interest and involvement and integration that allows for communities to develop.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The appointment signals growing tech industry confidence in quantum computing, following Nvidia’s increased involvement.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Sheinbaum said that Mexico has increased cooperation with the U.S., capturing or killing top kingpins with assistance from U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agencies, but she has rejected direct U.S. involvement in antidrug raids.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Madagascar's foreign ministry has also expelled a French diplomat for alleged involvement in destabilising the country, which France has denied.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 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

Related Words

• engagement
• relationship
• responsibility