con·tri·bu·tion (k n tr -by  sh n)n. 1. The act of contributing. 2. Something contributed. 3. A payment exacted for a special purpose; an impost or a levy. 4. An article or other work submitted for publication. |
contribution [ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃən]
n
1. the act of contributing
2. something contributed, such as money or ideas
3. (Communication Arts / Journalism & Publishing) an article, story, etc., contributed to a newspaper or other publication
4. (Business / Insurance) Insurance a portion of the total liability incumbent on each of two or more companies for a risk with respect to which all of them have issued policies
5. Archaic a levy, esp towards the cost of a war
Contribution something given to a common stock or fund; a sum of money or item voluntarily contributed, 1582.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | contribution - the part played 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" attempt, effort, try, endeavor, endeavour - earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something; "made an effort to cover all the reading material"; "wished him luck in his endeavor"; "she gave it a good try" end - the part you are expected to play; "he held up his end" |
| 2. |  contribution - a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile causegift - something acquired without compensation benefaction - a contribution of money or assistance offering - money contributed to a religious organization political contribution, political donation - a contribution made to a politician or a political campaign or a political party | |
| 3. | contribution - act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity subscription - a pledged contribution alms - money or goods contributed to the poor | |
| 4. | contribution - an amount of money contributed; "he expected his contribution to be repaid with interest" amount, amount of money, sum, sum of money - a quantity of money; "he borrowed a large sum"; "the amount he had in cash was insufficient" | |
| 5. | contribution - a writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story publishing, publication - the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution |
contribution
Translations
contribution [ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃən] N (= money) → contribución f, aporte m (esp LAm); (to journal) → artículo m, colaboración f; (to discussion) → intervención f, aportación f; [of information etc] → aportación f; (to pension fund) → cuota f, cotización f
contribution
n → Beitrag m → (to zu); (= donation also) → Spende f → (to für); to make a contribution to something → einen Beitrag zu etw leisten; the beer is my contribution → das Bier stelle ich; I appreciate the contribution of so much of your time/effort → ich weiß es zu schätzen, dass Sie Ihre Zeit so großzügig zur Verfügung gestellt/solche Anstrengungen unternommen haben
contribution [ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃ/ən] n (money, goods) → contributo, offerta, donazione f; (help, assistance) → contributo, contribuzione f (Brit) (payment) → contributi mpl; (article, story) → contributo, collaborazione; (in discussion) → intervento
contribution [ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃ/ən] n (money, goods) → contributo, offerta, donazione f; (help, assistance) → contributo, contribuzione f (Brit) (payment) → contributi mpl; (article, story) → contributo, collaborazione; (in discussion) → intervento
contribution [ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃ/ən] n (money, goods) → contributo, offerta, donazione f; (help, assistance) → contributo, contribuzione f (Brit) (payment) → contributi mpl; (article, story) → contributo, collaborazione; (in discussion) → intervento
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