Meaning of the word contribution in English

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contribution

US /ˌkɑːn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

UK /ˌkɑːn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

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

Example:

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We made a significant contribution to the charity.

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Each member's contribution helps fund the project.

Synonym:

donation gift grant subsidy endowment

the part played by a person or thing in bringing about a result or helping something to advance

Example:

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Her contribution to the research was invaluable.

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The new software made a significant contribution to efficiency.

Synonym:

input involvement participation role part

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