Contribution

What do we mean by contribution?

The act of contributing. noun

Something contributed. noun

A payment exacted for a special purpose; an impost or a levy. noun

An article or other work submitted for publication. noun

The act of giving to a common stock, or in common with others; the act of promoting or affording aid to a common end; the payment by each of his share of some common expense, or the doing by each of his part of a common labor. noun

That which is given to a common stock or done to promote a common end, either by an individual or by many; something furnished as a joint share or constituent part. noun

Specifically A writing furnished as a distinct part of a periodical or other joint literary work. noun

Milit., an imposition paid by a frontier country to secure itself from being plundered by the enemy's army; an imposition upon a country in the power of an enemy, which is levied under various pretenses and for various purposes, usually for the support of the army. noun

In law, a payment made by each of several, having a common interest, of his share in a loss suffered, or in an amount paid, by one of the number for the common good: as, for instance, a payment levied on each of the several owners of a vessel for equalizing the loss arising from sacrifices made for the common safety in sea voyages, where the ship is in danger of being lost or captured. noun

The act of contributing. noun

That which is contributed; -- either the portion which an individual furnishes to the common stock, or the whole which is formed by the gifts of individuals. noun

An irregular and arbitrary imposition or tax leved on the people of a town or country. noun

Payment, by each of several jointly liable, of a share in a loss suffered or an amount paid by one of their number for the common benefit. noun

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

An amount of money given toward something. noun

The act of contributing. noun

The part played by a person in bringing about a result noun

Act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity noun

A voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause noun

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

(n.) Selling price minus cost of production. The contribution goes first to paying off overheads, then to profit Urban Dictionary

The act of paying tribute to any female organ. Urban Dictionary

Similar to contribution, but larger. leaving a larger effect in its wake. Urban Dictionary

A gift or payment to a common fund or collection Urban Dictionary

(short for contributing to society): 1)What everty warm-blooded college graduate/Silicon Valley inhabitant (who can pay his rent), man, woman, and child should be doing; 2)the act of helping your fellow man; 3)giving positive input; 4)making life better for everyone; 5)tax evasion; Urban Dictionary

Either literally a financial amount or figuratively towards an artistic (or other) genre that an individual has made during their lifetime. Also used sarcastically. Urban Dictionary

A campaign contribution is simply a bribe. Urban Dictionary

An effort or opinion put forth by the fairer sex Urban Dictionary

The looting of the Bagdad muesum in the second gulf war. Urban Dictionary

Defined-contribution (DC) retirement plans allow employees to invest pre-tax dollars in the capital markets where they can grow tax-deferred until retirement. Simpler Explained: A defined contribution plan is a common workplace retirement plan in which an employee contributes money and the employer typically makes a matching contribution Essentially, they are retirement plans that companies may offer as a benefit in which you, your employer or both make contributions on a regular basis. Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to contribution:
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Words that are triggered by (strongly associated with) the word contribution:
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Words that rhyme with contribution:
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Adjectives that are often used to describe contribution:
important, significant, major, valuable, greatest, relative, positive, main, substantial, unique, original, real, potential, direct, financial, outstanding, total, distinctive, annual, useful, greater, possible, chief, notable, largest, additional, considerable, voluntary, net, maximum, lasting, vital, genetic, essential, modest, average, principal, distinct, invaluable, interesting, effective, charitable, enormous, overall, theoretical, independent, fundamental, marginal, definite, generous, decisive, minor, defined, dominant, remarkable, meaningful, genuine, permanent, creative, crucial.

Nouns that are often described by the adjective contribution:
margin, box, land, based.

Words that sound like contribution:
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