involvement
Americannoun
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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.
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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.
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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.
Other Word Forms
- noninvolvement noun
- preinvolvement noun
- reinvolvement noun
Etymology
Origin of involvement
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.
Vocabulary lists containing involvement
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Example Sentences
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The European plan is likely to include Germany, which had until now been publicly reluctant to even contemplate any military involvement, according to a senior German official.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Labour MP Alex McIntyre, who sits on the Commons Health and Social Care select committee, defended Palantir's involvement in NHS contracts.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
The military has repeatedly denied involvement in Khan's legal cases or meddling in the civilian domain.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
And retailers that sell winning tickets typically receive a bonus from the lottery for their involvement in the sale.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
He led off with Aurelia Browder, a sturdy, well-spoken, and confident thirty-seven-year-old ASC graduate with a strong history of involvement in community affairs.
From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose
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