contribution

US /ˌkɑːn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/
UK /ˌkɑːn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/
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1.

a gift or payment to a common fund or for a common purpose

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We made a significant contribution to the charity.
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Each member's contribution helps fund the project.
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donationgiftgrantsubsidyendowment
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the part played by a person or thing in bringing about a result or helping something to advance

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Her contribution to the research was invaluable.
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The new software made a significant contribution to efficiency.
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inputinvolvementparticipationrolepart
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contribute