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Word3 contribution
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃn/ /ˌkɑːntrɪˈbjuːʃn/
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  • all contributions will be gratefully received.
  • we rely entirely on voluntary contributions.
  • campaign contributions
  • to make a substantial contribution to charity
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contribution

(noun)/ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃn/ /ˌkɑːntrɪˈbjuːʃn/
  1. a gift or payment that is made to a person or an organization in order to help pay for something
    • SYNONYM donation
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/donation
    • All contributions will be gratefully received.
    • We rely entirely on voluntary contributions.
    • campaign contributions
    • to make a substantial contribution to charity
    • valuable contributions towards the upkeep of the cathedral
    • She argued that a greater contribution towards reducing Britain's record debts should be asked of the better off.
    • Financial contributions from individuals paid for office and printing expenses.

    Extra Examples

    • I'd like to make a small contribution to the cost of the holiday.
    • We were asked to make a contribution towards the cost of the meal.
    • Contributions of cakes and other items for the cake sale can be left in the school office.
  2. a sum of money that you pay regularly to your employer or the government in order to pay for benefits such as health insurance, a pension, etc.
    • SEE ALSO defined contribution
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/defined-contribution
    • pension contributions
    • National Insurance contributions
    • You can increase your monthly contributions to the pension plan.
    • Pension funds base retirement income on the level of contributions from employees and employers.

    Extra Examples

    • employers' pension and health insurance contributions
    • Residents made a net contribution to public finances of $2.6 billion.
  3. an action or a service that helps to cause or increase something, usually (but not necessarily) something good or valuable
    • He made a very positive contribution to the success of the project.
    • a significant contribution to scientific knowledge
    • The star is being given the award for his ‘outstanding contribution to the entertainment field’.
    • This book represents a major contribution to our understanding of the Holocaust.
    • She feels the world has overlooked his crucial contribution to the development of rock and roll.
    • the car’s contribution to the greenhouse effect
    • She was honoured posthumously for her contribution towards the war effort.
    • These measures would make a valuable contribution towards reducing industrial accidents.
    • She says the US needs to do more to recognize the contributions of women and minorities to society.
    • They studied the relative contribution of various risk factors for suicide.

    Extra Examples

    • He made a major contribution to peace in the region.
    • He was recognized for his unique contribution to the arts.
    • Researchers have argued over the relative contributions of nature and nurture to the human personality.
    • We like to think that we are making a positive contribution to society.
    • a valuable contribution to science
    • She has made a significant contribution to scientific knowledge.
  4. an item that forms part of a book, magazine, website broadcast, discussion, etc.
    • All contributions for the May issue must be received by Friday.
    • an important contribution to the debate
    • Thank you for your contributions to the blog.
    • There are no contributions by scholars based in North America.

    Extra Examples

    • The author acknowledges the contributions of scientist Charles Green.
    • Each of these writers has made an individual contribution to the discussion.
  5. the act of giving something, especially money, to help a person or an organization
    • The institute is totally funded by voluntary contribution.

    Word Origin

    • late Middle English (denoting a tax or levy): from late Latin contributio(n-), from Latin contribuere ‘bring together, add’, from con- ‘with’ + tribuere ‘bestow’.
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