contribution — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.

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   Whether we believe in the power of our daily rituals or hold a powerful world-shifting viewpoint, acknowledging and respecting the perspectives of others is the tool that fuels the depth, value, and meaning of our contribution to and relationships with them.

   North Korea had not publicly confirmed its contribution until Monday, when it said: “The operations for liberating the Kursk area to repel the adventurous invasion of the Russian Federation by the Ukrainian authorities were victoriously concluded,” according to state-run news agency KCNA.

2. An amount of money given toward something.

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   Examples

   He made a contribution of $100 for the victims of the flood.

3. The act of contributing.

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4. The taking part, often with the idea that it has led to (scientific etc.) progress.

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Noun

1. the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

   Synonyms

   partshare

   Broader terms

   attempteffortendeavorendeavourtry

   Examples

   I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project

   they all did their share of the work

2. a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause

   Synonyms

   donation

   Broader terms

   gift

3. act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity

   Synonyms

   donation

   Broader terms

   givinggift

4. an amount of money contributed

   Broader terms

   sumsum of moneyamountamount of money

   Examples

   he expected his contribution to be repaid with interest

5. a writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story

   Broader terms

   publicationpublishing