contribution

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of giving or contributing something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve something.

  - "Her contribution to the project was invaluable."
  - "He made a significant financial contribution to the charity."
  - "The team's collective contribution led to the successful completion of the project."

• Noun

  A part or share of something.

  - "Each student was asked to make a contribution to the class project."
  - "The company's profits were divided among the shareholders."
  - "The cake was cut into equal contributions for everyone."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2049065"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with contribution
improvement , development , advancement , achievement , performance , perseverance

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Variants

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contribution , contributions , contributive , contributively

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Etymology

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From Old French 'contribuer,' meaning 'to contribute,' from 'con' ('together') + 'trouver' ('find').

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the largest single contribution to a charitable cause was made by Bill and Melinda Gates in 2000, with a donation of $30.2 billion to their foundation?

2. The term 'contribution' is also used in mathematics to represent the sum of two or more quantities.

3. In ancient Rome, contributions to the state were often made in the form of grain, wine, or oil.

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Related Concepts

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1. Donation: A voluntary contribution of money or resources, especially for charitable or philanthropic purposes.

2. Gift: An object given without compensation, typically as a token of friendship, love, or respect.

3. Altruism: The practice of concern for the welfare of others, without regard for one's own interests.

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Culture

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Contribution has been used extensively in literature, art, and music to represent the idea of giving, sharing, and collaborating. In art, there are numerous pieces that depict the act of making a contribution or the importance of individual contributions in a larger whole.

How to Memorize "contribution"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people working together on a project, each contributing their unique skills and resources to make it a success.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'contribution' with the idea of giving, sharing, or collaborating.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'C-O-N-T-R-I-B-U-T-E' to remember that it stands for 'Collective Offerings Necessary To Benefit Us All'.

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