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.]
Wikidata
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
John Hickenlooper still believes John Hickenlooper has an important contribution to make to the Democratic primary debate.
This destabilizing behavior is a threat to Australia's interests in the region, it is in Australia's national interest to work with our international partners to contribute. Our contribution will be limited in scope and it will be time-bound.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy was never notified by the New Breed employees referenced by the Washington Post of any pressure they might have felt to make a political contribution, and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy regrets if any employee felt uncomfortable for any reason.
In terms of running for office, I ran three times. I used only my own money, so I didn't have to ask anybody what they wanted in return for a contribution, the public liked that every time they elected me. And, if I ran again, I would do the same thing.
I hope that they stay true to what it’s all about which is helping contestants get healthy and change their lives, that’s the part that I think is most important and such a valuable contribution to society in needing to have these tough talks about what’s wrong—where this obesity epidemic is headed and what can we do to make changes as individuals and keep ourselves and our families healthy.
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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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