noun
contribution
kont-rih-BYOO-shuhn
noun
1
Something given, such as money, time, or effort, that adds to a bigger effort.
"Her contribution to the charity was generous."
"His research made a major contribution to the field."
How to Use Contribution
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhat someone gives or adds toward a shared goal or cause.
Common pairings
make a contribution
valuable contribution
financial contribution
Word Forms
contributions plural
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Etymology
From Old French contribution, from Latin contributio, from contribuere ("to bring together"); by formation, contribute plus -ion.