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   Con·tri·bu·tion

   /ˌkäntrəˈbyo͞oSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. a gift or payment to a common fund or collection: "charitable contributions" Similar donationgiftbenefactionofferingpresenthandoutsubscriptiongrantsubsidyallowancebequestendowmenthistorical:almsrare:donative
   • ▪ the part played by a person or thing in bringing about a result or helping something to advance: "he made a lasting contribution by designing the modern radio telescope" Similar input intoparticipation ininvolvement ininformal:one's pennyworth
   • ▪ an article or other piece of writing submitted for publication in a collection: "local historians are requesting contributions for a forthcoming book on the history of the community" Similar articlepiecestoryitemchapterpaperessaya few paragraphsa few wordstextreading matter

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting a tax or levy): from late Latin contributio(n-), from Latin contribuere ‘bring together, add’ (see contribute).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONTRIBUTION definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   something that you contribute or do to help produce or achieve something together with other people, or to help make something successful: All contributions (= presents of money), no matter how small, will be much appreciated.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONTRIBUTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   May 20, 2024 · 1. countable noun. If you make a contribution to something, you do something to help make it successful or to produce it. The study made important contributions to the field of corporate economics. He was awarded a prize for his contribution to world peace. [ + to] 2. countable noun.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › contributionContribution - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   When you make a contribution, it means you're giving something away — whether it's your money, your possessions, or your time. A contribution can take many forms. Some contributions are measurable, like a $10 donation to the Salvation Army. Others are less tangible.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcontribution noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [countable, usually singular] an action or a service that helps to cause or increase something, usually (but not necessarily) something good or valuable. contribution to something He made a very positive contribution to the success of the project. a significant contribution to scientific knowledge.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › contributeContribute Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   to give or supply (something, such as money or time) as a part or share; to supply (something, such as an article) for a publication… See the full definition

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCONTRIBUTION definition in American English | Collins English...

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   4 days ago · 1. countable noun. If you make a contribution to something, you do something to help make it successful or to produce it. American economists have made important contributions to the field of financial and corporate economics. 2. countable noun. A contribution is a sum of money that you give in order to help pay for something.

8. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › contributioncontribution | meaning of contribution in Longman Dictionary of...

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   contribution meaning, definition, what is contribution: something that you give or do in order t...: Learn more.