Associations to the word «Contribution»

Wiktionary

CONTRIBUTION, noun. Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.
CONTRIBUTION, noun. An amount of money given toward something.
CONTRIBUTION, noun. The act of contributing.
CONTRIBUTION, noun. The taking part, often with the idea that it has lead to (scientific etc.) progress.

Dictionary definition

CONTRIBUTION, noun. The part played by a person in bringing about a result; "I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project"; "they all did their share of the work".
CONTRIBUTION, noun. A voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause.
CONTRIBUTION, noun. Act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity.
CONTRIBUTION, noun. An amount of money contributed; "he expected his contribution to be repaid with interest".
CONTRIBUTION, noun. A writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story.

Wise words

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