contribution

Pronunciation: /ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃən/

The English word “contribution” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.
An amount of money given toward something.
The act of contributing.
The taking part, often with the idea that it has led to (scientific etc.) progress.

Etymology

From Middle English contribucioun, contribucion, from Old French contribution, from Latin contribūtiōnem, contribūtiō, from Latin contribuēre. By surface analysis, contribute + -ion.

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