con|tri|bu|tion

con|tri|bu|tion
con|tri|bu|tion «KON truh BYOO shuhn», noun.
1. the act of contributing; giving money or help along with others: »

She felt that contribution to the church was a duty and a pleasure. To be happy ourselves is a most effectual contribution to the happiness of others (Sir John Lubbock).

2. the money or help contributed; gift: »

Her contribution to the picnic was a basket of apples. The money came from world-wide contributions (Newsweek).

3. something written or drawn for a newspaper or magazine or for a book with more than one author.
4. a tax; levy.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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