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1. (n.) contribution
the act of contributing.
2. contribution
something contributed.
3. contribution
an article, story, etc., furnished to a publication.
4. contribution
an impost or levy.
5. contribution
the method of distributing liability among several insurers whose policies attach to the same risk.
Etymology: (1350–1400; ME (< AF) < LL)
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| Definition of 'contribution' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) contribution, part, share
the part played by a person in bringing about a result
"I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project"; "they all did their share of the work"
2. (noun) contribution, donation
a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
3. (noun) contribution, donation
act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity
4. (noun) contribution
an amount of money contributed
"he expected his contribution to be repaid with interest"
5. (noun) contribution
a writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story
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1. (noun) contribution
sth given to help
to make a contribution to the fund
2. contribution
the positive influence or involvement sb has
contributions of 20th Century women to physics
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) contribution
the act of contributing
2. (noun) contribution
that which is contributed; -- either the portion which an individual furnishes to the common stock, or the whole which is formed by the gifts of individuals
3. (noun) contribution
an irregular and arbitrary imposition or tax leved on the people of a town or country
4. (noun) contribution
payment, by each of several jointly liable, of a share in a loss suffered or an amount paid by one of their number for the common benefit
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