CONTRIBUTION

contribution, part, share

(noun) the effort contributed 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, donation

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

contribution

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

contribution

(noun) an amount of money contributed; “he expected his contribution to be repaid with interest”

contribution, donation

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

contribution (countable and uncountable, plural contributions)

Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.

An amount of money given toward something.

The act of contributing.

The taking part, often with the idea that it has led to (scientific etc.) progress.

Source: Wiktionary


Con`tri*bu"tion, n. Etym: [L. contributio: cf. F. contribution.]

1. The act of contributing.

2. 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. A certain contribution for the poor saints which are at jerusalem. Rom. xv. 26. Aristotle's actual contributions to the physical sciences. Whewell.

3. (Mil.)

Definition: An irregular and arbitrary imposition or tax leved on the people of a town or country. These sums, . . . and the forced contributions paid by luckless peasants, enabled him to keep his straggling troops together. Motley.

4. (Law)

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

16 June 2024

CONNECTION

(noun) a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it); “there was a connection between eating that pickle and having that nightmare”


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