单词	contribution
释义	contribution noun con·​tri·​bu·​tion ˌkän-trə-ˈbyü-shən  plural contributions 1 : the act of contributing: such as a : the giving or supplying of something (such as money or time) as a part or share They're collecting donations for contribution to the scholarship fund. The hundreds of sweets were donated by members of the community in contribution to the center's midday Easter community meal, which will serve about 800 guests, said Phillip Wilson, weekend facility technician at Charlotte Rescue Mission. Brittany Penland b : the giving or supplying of something that plays a significant part in making something happen Nurses are advised … to acknowledge each individual's right to choose … the level of contribution that they may want to make to decisions about their care. Beverley Bostock-Cox 2 : something that is contributed: such as a : something (such as money or time) that is given or supplied as a part or share his $100 contribution to the cancer research fund 401(k) contributions Give cash. Contributions of food and clothing do not have the immediate impact that money does because they take longer to distribute. Some relief organizations may not have the staff or infrastructure to do that job well. JDNews.com (Jacksonville, North Carolina) During the 1930's, Dr. [William Henry] Sebrell made many important contributions to our knowledge of the anemias and the role of diet in cirrhosis of the liver. NIH.gov She wants to make a positive contribution to society. b : something that plays a significant part in making something happen her contribution to the team's victory He [Zullfigar Ali Quershi] added that Pakistan would nonetheless attempt to limit its contribution to climate change problems as the country developed economically. Richard Monastersky c : something (such as an article) that is supplied for a publication … the new magazine, though published mainly in English, will print French contributions in the original, with English abstracts. Quill and Quire 3 : a payment (such as a levy or tax) imposed by military, civil, or ecclesiastical authorities usually for a special or extraordinary purpose contributive kən-ˈtri-byə-tiv  adjective contributively adverb Synonyms alms benefaction beneficence charity donation philanthropy See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences They thanked him for his contribution of time and money. He made an important contribution to the debate. As mayor, he made many positive contributions to the growth of the city. a book of essays including contributions from several well-known political columnists The money was raised by voluntary contribution. Recent Examples on the Web In the past, officials for the family have said the cost per person in Britain is small and is outweighed by the money the family brings in through tourism and its wider contribution to British society. Alistair Macdonald, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 One lineman in particular, sophomore Jason Owens, had to stand up in the postgame huddle for his contribution after coming off the bench. Matt Goul, cleveland, 3 Sep. 2022 Screen Legend, for his outstanding contribution to the Australian film industry. Katherine Tulich, Variety, 30 Aug. 2022 Even worse, all 10 companies discuss their contribution to the U.N.’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Robert G. Eccles, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 The global tech industry recognizes our contribution to the protection of freedom and democracy throughout the world. Oleksandr Bornyakov, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2022 To pay its required contribution, the council first decided to sell Camp Geronimo, its primary summer camp. Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 23 Aug. 2022 Crist fired back at Fried during the debate in July, citing her contribution to Republican Attorney General Ashley Moody, a friend of Fried’s from college. Steven Lemongello, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2022 Adams is excited to expand her contribution to visual journalism in an editorial role with The San Francisco Chronicle. Ash Adams, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology see contribute First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Kids Definition contribution noun con·​tri·​bu·​tion ˌkän-trə-ˈbyü-shən  : the act of giving something or something given : donation Legal Definition contribution noun con·​tri·​bu·​tion 1 : payment of a share of an amount for which one is liable: as a : shared payment of a judgment by joint tortfeasors especially according to proportional fault compare apportion sense a b : pro rata apportionment of loss among all the insurance policies covering the same person or property compare indemnity 2 : the money paid by one responsible for a share 3 : payment to a common fund (as by an employer or employee to an insurance plan or retirement fund) contribution noun as in donation a gift of money or its equivalent to a charity, humanitarian cause, or public institution contributions for the victims of the earthquake began pouring in Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance donation benefaction philanthropy offering assistance charity beneficence legacy alms grant endowment welfare present bequest subsidy tithe aid presentation relief dole benevolence handout bestowal largesse largess
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