Meaning & use

contribution

noun·Academic

Something given or done, such as money, effort, or ideas, that helps achieve a shared goal.

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Her contribution to the research paper was analyzing all the survey data.

Each employee made a small contribution to the charity fund this month.

A note on using this word

Can refer to money, effort, or ideas alike; context determines which kind is meant.

Words with a similar meaning

donationinputoffering

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