participatory
adjective
par·tic·i·pa·to·ry
pär-ˈti-sə-pə-ˌtȯr-ē 
pər-
: characterized by or involving participation
especially
: providing the opportunity for individual participation
participatory democracy
participatory management
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Furthermore, this system promotes a more participatory care model, where family members and caregivers actively contribute to the patient's safety and well-being.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Deliberative and participatory local democracy of the sort that has a long pedigree in America is withering as a result.
— Made By History, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
Greer recognizes what many in the market overlook — that without a clear strategy, transparent and participatory processes, and disciplined execution, volatility risks will continue to rise substantially.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2025
There’s a big movement for what is called inclusivity or participatory research, where autistic people become part of the research team.
—Matt Villano, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Deliberative and participatory local democracy of the sort that has a long pedigree in America is withering as a result.
— Made By History, TIME, 25 Mar. 2025
Greer recognizes what many in the market overlook — that without a clear strategy, transparent and participatory processes, and disciplined execution, volatility risks will continue to rise substantially.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2025
There’s a big movement for what is called inclusivity or participatory research, where autistic people become part of the research team.
—Matt Villano, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Participatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/participatory. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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