Words / B1

in-VOLVM-uh-nt/ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

Involvement is taking part or being connected: involvement in the project; deny involvement. Involve is the verb (already in the dictionary). Participation is close and often more positive or official. Do not write “involvement on the crime” — use in. News: alleged involvement; no evidence of involvement.

Meaning

The fact of taking part in something, or of being connected with it.

Examples

• “The report examined the company’s involvement in the project.”
• “The inquiry examined the ministry’s involvement in the contract.”
• “She denied any involvement in leaking the memo.”

Good to know

involvement in (not on). Verb: involve. Close: participation. News: deny / alleged involvement.

Near in meaning

participation

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