contribution (n.)

  1. 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

    [ Syn: part , share ]

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

    [ Syn: donation ]

  3. act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity

    [ Syn: donation ]

  4. an amount of money contributed; he expected his contribution to be repaid with interest'

  5. a writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story

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