contribution
ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃən
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Definition of contribution - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
additionsomething given that adds to a larger whole
  • Her contribution to the project was invaluable.
donation input offering
2.
charityact of giving something to help a cause or a person
  • Her contribution to the charity was greatly appreciated..
donation gift
3.
effortthe effort made by someone to achieve a result
  • His contribution to the team's success was significant.
donation effort input
4.
publishingRarearticle or item submitted for inclusion in a publication or broadcastRare
  • He wrote a short contribution for the monthly newsletter..
entry piece submission
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Expressions with contribution

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action or input that causes harm or problems
His negative contribution to the project delayed its completion.
effort or value a worker adds to a company or project
The manager praised her employee contribution during the difficult transition.
money given to support a political campaign
She made a political contribution to the mayor's campaign.
pool of money made from people’s payments for a shared purpose
The neighborhood created a contribution fund to repair the playground.
money an employer pays into a benefit or savings plan for workers
The pension includes an employer's contribution of five percent of your salary.
original ideas or thinking someone adds that advance knowledge or understanding
Her main intellectual contribution was a new model of language learning.

Origin of contribution

Latin, contributio (bringing together)

Terms with contribution included in their meaning

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recognition
acknowledgment of a contribution or achievement
contribution
contribute positively to something
contribution
contribute money or effort to a cause
acknowledgment
acknowledge someone's contribution or achievement
contribution
contribute to a cause or goal
contribution
lack anything valuable to contribute or provide
financial contribution
give money to help pay part of a cost
extra appreciation
acknowledgment of someone's contribution or help

Examples of contribution in a sentence

  • The charity appreciated every contribution received.
  • His contribution to the team was invaluable.
  • The contribution of volunteers made the event successful.
  • Her contribution to the project was invaluable.
  • The scientist's contribution to the research was groundbreaking.
  • Her contribution was featured in the magazine.

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  1. French:contribution, article, ...
  2. German:Beitrag, Spende, ...
  3. Italian:contributo, apporto, ...
  4. Spanish:contribución, esfuerzo, ...
  5. Portuguese:contribuição, doação, ...
  6. Chinese:贡献, 捐赠, ...
  7. Japanese:貢献, 寄付, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسَاهَمَة, تَبَرُّع, ...
  9. Hebrew:תְּרוּמָה, תְּרוּמָה, ...
  10. Russian:вклад, пожертвование, ...
  11. Ukrainian:внесок, пожертва, ...
  12. Hindi:योगदान, हिस्सेदारी, ...
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