contribution

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the part played by a person in bringing about a result

   I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project.

2. 2
   noun

   a writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story

   My contribution is coming out in the next issue.

3. 3
   noun

   an amount of money contributed

   I expected that my contribution be repaid with interest.

4. 4
   noun

   a voluntary gift , as of money or service or ideas, made to some worthwhile cause

   I made our annual contribution to the charity.

5. 5
   noun

   Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.

   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.

6. 6
   noun

   An amount of money given toward something.

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

7. 7
   noun

   The act of contributing.

8. 8
   noun

   The taking part, often with the idea that it has led to (scientific etc.) progress.

Etymology

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