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Contribution

//ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole. countable, uncountable

    "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."

  2. 2
    the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result wordnet
  3. 3
    An amount of money given toward something. countable, uncountable

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

  4. 4
    act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity wordnet
  5. 5
    The act of contributing. countable, uncountable
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  1. 6
    a writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story wordnet
  2. 7
    The taking part, often with the idea that it has led to (scientific etc.) progress. countable, uncountable
  3. 8
    an amount of money contributed wordnet
  4. 9
    a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause wordnet

Etymology

From Middle English contribucioun, contribucion, from Old French contribution, from Latin contribūtiōnem, contribūtiō, from Latin contribuēre. By surface analysis, contribute + -ion.

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