Definition & Meaning of "contribution"in English

Contribution

someone or something's role in achieving a specific result, particularly a positive one

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Countable

plural

not gender specific

Plural form

contributions

Examples

Employees are rewarded based on their individual contributions to the company's success.

a voluntary gift of money, service, or ideas for a worthy cause

Examples

The charity thanked everyone for their generous contribution.

a written piece submitted for publication, often as part of a collection

Examples

Her short story was a contribution to the literary anthology.

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