What is the meaning of contribution?

noun

  • The part played by a person in bringing about a result.
    • usage: "I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project"; "they all did their share of the work"
  • A voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause.
  • Act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity.
  • An amount of money contributed.
    • usage: "he expected his contribution to be repaid with interest"
  • A writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story. .
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