What does contribution mean?
Definitions for contribution
ˌkɒn trəˈbyu ʃəncon·tri·bu·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
contribution, part, sharenoun
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"
contribution, donationnoun
a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
contribution, donationnoun
act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity
contributionnoun
an amount of money contributed
"he expected his contribution to be repaid with interest"
contributionnoun
a writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story
Wiktionary
contributionnoun
Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.
contributionnoun
An amount of money given toward something.
contributionnoun
The act of contributing.
Etymology: From contributionem, from contribuere.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Contributionnoun
Etymology: from contribute.
It hath pleased them of Macedonia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints. Rom. xv. 26.
Beggars are now maintained by voluntary contributions. John Graunt, Bills of Mortality.
The people ’twixt Philippi and this ground,
Do stand but in a forc’d affection;
For they have grudg’d us contribution. William Shakespeare, Jul. Cæsar.
Webster Dictionary
Contributionnoun
the act of contributing
Contributionnoun
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
Contributionnoun
an irregular and arbitrary imposition or tax leved on the people of a town or country
Contributionnoun
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
Etymology: [L. contributio: cf. F. contribution.]
Freebase
Contribution
The part played by somebody or something in bringing about an end or result.
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
contribution
Money paid in order to save a place from being plundered by a hostile force. (See RANSOM.) Also, a sum raised among merchants, where goods have been thrown overboard in stress of weather, towards the loss of the owners thereof.
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
contribution
In a military sense, is an imposition or tax levied on the people of a conquered town or country.
Editors Contribution
contribution
The act and process of to contribute.
Their contribution was so very helpful to everyone.
Submitted by MaryC on March 17, 2020
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Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'contribution' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1965
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'contribution' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2155
Nouns Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'contribution' in Nouns Frequency: #579
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of contribution in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of contribution in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of contribution in a Sentence
A surprising finding, which I think needs more attention, is that these increases are seen across socioeconomic groups, as we face a warming planet, we must understand the impact of temperature increases on mental well-being and suicide particularly, and this study is a very important contribution to the scientific understanding.
Although we welcome the reduction in the salary threshold, it is disappointing that the government has not understood the needs of the economy and the vital contribution of workers supporting the operation of warehouses, food factories and city center stores.
When you cease to make a contribution, you begin to die.
On behalf of the entire President Trump family, we wish everyone a merry Christmas and a very, very happy New Year, president Trump wants everyone to celebrate Christmas and holidays, including you, while Democrats want to cancel Christmas gatherings. Get your President Trump family Christmas card for every contribution of at least $ 35.
British Finance Minister George Osborne:
But to maintain a fair contribution from the banks, I will introduce a new eight percent surcharge on bank profits from the first of January next year.
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Translations for contribution
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- إسهامArabic
- принос, участие, данBulgarian
- příspěvek, přispěníCzech
- Beitragen, Beitrag, [[finanziellGerman
- συνεισφορά, εισφοράGreek
- kontribuoEsperanto
- aporte, contribuciónSpanish
- panusEstonian
- همکاری, مشارکتPersian
- myötävaikutus, avustaminen, tuki, avustusFinnish
- contribution financière, contributionFrench
- ranníocaíochtIrish
- תרומהHebrew
- 貢献Japanese
- whakapohaMāori
- bidragNorwegian
- financiële bijdrage, financiële steun, bijdragen, bijdrageDutch
- bidragNorwegian Nynorsk
- bidragNorwegian
- akʼeʼeeshchínígííNavajo, Navaho
- kontrybucjaPolish
- contribuição, doaçãoPortuguese
- donație, contribuție, contribuireRomanian
- пожертвование, вклад, дань, взносRussian
- doprinošenje, kontribucija, doprinosSerbo-Croatian
- prispevekSlovene
- bidragSwedish
- సహకారంTelugu
- การสนับสนุนThai
- kontribusyon, ambag, abuloyTagalog
- katılım payıTurkish
- 貢獻Chinese
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