Word
involvement
Meanings
the act of taking part in an activity or situation
the degree of interest, engagement, or commitment someone shows
a connection or association with an event, relationship, or problem
Definition
Involvement is the act of taking part in something or the state of being connected to it.
Involvement means participating actively in an activity, project, or situation. It can also refer to how strongly someone is engaged or committed. In some contexts, it means being linked to an event, relationship, or problem, sometimes in an unwanted way.
Examples
- My involvement in the research project deepened once I started analyzing the raw data myself.
- Your involvement in the discussion will be more effective if you ask follow-up questions instead of just agreeing.
- His involvement with the nonprofit grew gradually, until he was mentoring new volunteers every week.
- Her involvement in the conflict was exaggerated by rumors that ignored what she had actually said.
- Their involvement in the design process helped the final product feel practical rather than purely theoretical.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse involvement with commitment, but involvement can be limited participation without a long-term promise.
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