Contribution meaning

What does “contribution” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“contribution” is a noun with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result.

contribution

noun

  1. the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

    “I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project”

    “they all did their share of the work”

    Synonymspartshare
  2. a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause

    Synonymsdonation
  3. act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity

    Synonymsdonation
  4. an amount of money contributed

    “he expected his contribution to be repaid with interest”

  5. a writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University