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contribution

noun

con·​tri·​bu·​tion ˌkän-trə-ˈbyü-shən How to pronounce contribution (audio)
plural contributions
1
: the act of contributing: such as
a
: the giving or supplying of something (such as money or time) as a part or share
They're collecting donations for contribution to the scholarship fund.
The hundreds of sweets were donated by members of the community in contribution to the center's midday Easter community meal, which will serve about 800 guests, said Phillip Wilson, weekend facility technician at Charlotte Rescue Mission. Brittany Penland
b
: the giving or supplying of something that plays a significant part in making something happen
Nurses are advised … to acknowledge each individual's right to choose … the level of contribution that they may want to make to decisions about their care. Beverley Bostock-Cox
2
: something that is contributed: such as
a
: something (such as money or time) that is given or supplied as a part or share
his $100 contribution to the cancer research fund
401(k) contributions
Give cash. Contributions of food and clothing do not have the immediate impact that money does because they take longer to distribute. Some relief organizations may not have the staff or infrastructure to do that job well. JDNews.com (Jacksonville, North Carolina)
During the 1930's, Dr. [William Henry] Sebrell made many important contributions to our knowledge of the anemias and the role of diet in cirrhosis of the liver. NIH.gov
She wants to make a positive contribution to society.
b
: something that plays a significant part in making something happen
her contribution to the team's victory
He [Zullfigar Ali Quershi] added that Pakistan would nonetheless attempt to limit its contribution to climate change problems as the country developed economically. Richard Monastersky
c
: something (such as an article) that is supplied for a publication
… the new magazine, though published mainly in English, will print French contributions in the original, with English abstracts. Quill and Quire
3
: a payment (such as a levy or tax) imposed by military, civil, or ecclesiastical authorities usually for a special or extraordinary purpose
contributive
kən-ˈtri-byə-tiv How to pronounce contribution (audio)
adjective
contributively adverb

Synonyms

Example Sentences

They thanked him for his contribution of time and money. He made an important contribution to the debate. As mayor, he made many positive contributions to the growth of the city. a book of essays including contributions from several well-known political columnists The money was raised by voluntary contribution.
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Word History

Etymology

see contribute

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of contribution was in the 14th century

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