Definitions for contribution
ˌkɒn trəˈbyu ʃəncon·tri·bu·tion

Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. 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"

2. contribution, donationnoun

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

3. contribution, donationnoun

   act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity

4. contributionnoun

   an amount of money contributed

   "he expected his contribution to be repaid with interest"

5. contributionnoun

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

Wiktionary(3.75 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. contributionnoun

   Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.

2. contributionnoun

   An amount of money given toward something.

3. contributionnoun

   The act of contributing.

4. Etymology: From contributionem, from contribuere.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Contributionnoun

   Etymology: from contribute.

   1. The act of promoting some design in conjunction with other persons.2. That which is given by several hands for some common purpose.

   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.

   3. That which is paid for the support of an army lying in a country.

   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(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Contributionnoun

   the act of contributing

2. 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

3. Contributionnoun

   an irregular and arbitrary imposition or tax leved on the people of a town or country

4. 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

5. Etymology: [L. contributio: cf. F. contribution.]

Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Contribution

   The part played by somebody or something in bringing about an end or result.

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. 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(3.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. contribution

   In a military sense, is an imposition or tax levied on the people of a conquered town or country.

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. contribution

   The act and process of to contribute.

   Their contribution was so very helpful to everyone.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 17, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Gift
   • Giving
   • Publication
   • Sum

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'contribution' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1965

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'contribution' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2155

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'contribution' in Nouns Frequency: #579

How to pronounce contribution?

1. Alex

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of contribution in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of contribution in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of contribution in a Sentence

1. Robin Cooper:

   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.

2. Tom Ironside:

   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.

3. Eleanor Roosevelt:

   When you cease to make a contribution, you begin to die.

4. President Trump:

   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.

5. 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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