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Meaning of 'contribution' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Contribution [ n.]
- The act of contributing.
- 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.
- An irregular and arbitrary imposition or tax leved on the people of a town or country.
- 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.

Meaning of 'contribution' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . contribution [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an amount of money contributed
Example in sentence:
  • he expected his contribution to be repaid with interest
Meaning (2):
- the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
Example in sentence:
  • I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project;
  • they all did their share of the work

Nearby Words:

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