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Definition contribution in American English

contribution noun

[countable] noun
/ˌkɑntrɪˈbjuʃ(ə)n/

▪ great, huge, important, major, outstanding, positive, significant, useful, valuable

1

something that you do that helps to achieve something or to make it successful

Example

This program could not have been successful without Ken's valuable contribution.

Example

her major contribution to the peace process

Example

Community police have made a very positive contribution to crime prevention.

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2

an amount of money or something else of value that you give in order to achieve something or to help make it successful

Example

Each of us was asked to make a contribution of $25.

Example

We asked parents for a contribution toward the cost of the trip.

Example

His company made a very large contribution to the campaign fund.

3

a story or article that you have written for a newspaper or magazine

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Definition contribution in American English