contribution
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
something you provide, like an idea or a piece of writing, that adds to a larger project.
an individual component, such as an article, idea, or suggestion, provided to a larger work or project.
Simple“The editor thanked her for her valuable contribution to the monthly magazine.”
In context“Each researcher provided a unique contribution to the final report, ensuring that every aspect of the environmental impact was thoroughly addressed.”
UsageOften used with the preposition 'to'.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
an amount of money you give to help pay for something or to help a charity.
a sum of money donated to a cause, fund, or organisation.
Simple“The charity received a generous contribution from an anonymous donor.”
In context“The government matched every private contribution to the disaster relief fund, effectively doubling the total amount raised within forty-eight hours.”
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
the help or work you do that leads to a result or progress.
the act of playing a part in a process that results in progress or success.
Simple“His contribution to the team's victory was praised by the coach.”
In context“The scientist was awarded a prestigious medal for her significant contribution to the field of cancer research over the last decade.”
Synonyms
Usage contribution depend · evaluate contribution · examine contribution
“Put on some pants!’” That essay inspired him to write and direct How Do You Remember Me?, his half-hour contribution to the Amazon series Modern Love .”
“So, if you choose the minimum contribution base, you will receive a total of €1,029.41 per month, while if you choose the maximum base, you will receive €2,030 per month.”
From Middle English contribucioun, contribucion, from Old French contribution, from Latin contribūtiōnem, contribūtiō, from Latin contribuēre. By surface analysis, contribute + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.