contribution

CEFRB1

/ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Something given to help achieve a result or support a group.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    An amount of money given toward something.

Examples

  • He made a great contribution to research into cancer.

  • The summit conference made a contribution to the peace of the world.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The act of contributing.

  2. Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.

  3. The taking part, often with the idea that it has led to (scientific etc.) progress.

More examples

In context

  • Your contribution to the school is tax-deductible.

  • He made a contribution of $100 for the victims of the flood.

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Her generous blank to the charity helped build a new school wing.

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Origin

noun

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