Contribution
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Contribution is a noun meaning Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.
Meaning
Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.
More Meanings
- 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.
Example Sentences
He made a contribution of $100 for the victims of the flood.
Whether we believe in the power of our daily rituals or hold a powerful world-shifting viewpoint, acknowledging and respecting the perspectives of others is the tool that fuels the depth, value, and meaning of our contribution to and relationships with them.
North Korea had not publicly confirmed its contribution until Monday, when it said: “The operations for liberating the Kursk area to repel the adventurous invasion of the Russian Federation by the Ukrainian authorities were victoriously concluded,” according to state-run news agency KCNA.
Word Forms
- contributions
Synonyms for contribution
Depending on context, synonyms include part, share, donation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include donation, share, part, contributory, contribute, participation.
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