Contribution

//ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən// noun

noun ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

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

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giftaccommodationaccordancealmsalms feeassessment

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"Your contribution to the school is tax-deductible."

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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contribution basedefined contributiondefined contributionsgoal contributionmonetary gift

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