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Definition contribution in British English

contribution noun

[countable] noun
/ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃ(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 programme 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

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

Example

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

Example

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

2.1

a regular payment that you make when you are working that helps to pay for your pension or for benefits for people who are unemployed or ill

Example

Pension contributions have risen steadily over the last few years.

Example

If you earn less, you don't pay contributions at all.

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3

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

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Definition contribution in British English