Contribution | Mean of contribution in English Dictionary
/ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/
- Noun
- something that is contributed: such as
- something that is given to help a person, a cause, etc.
- She made a 100-dollar contribution [=donation] to breast cancer research.
- They thanked him for his contribution of time and money.
- He made an important contribution to the debate.
- something that is done to cause something to happen
- She's honored for her contributions [=efforts, work] towards finding a cure for AIDS.
- As mayor, he made many positive contributions to the growth of the city.
- a piece of writing that is published as part of a larger work (such as a magazine, newspaper, or book)
- a book of essays including contributions from several well-known political columnists
- a regular payment that is made to an employer or government for something (such as health insurance or a pension)
- the act of giving something
- The money was raised by voluntary contribution.