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| con·tri·bu·tion [ kòntri bysh'n ] (plural con·tri·bu·tions) |
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1. donation: something such as money or time that is given, especially to a common fund or for a specific purpose
  a contribution toward my college education.
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2. regular payment: a regular fixed amount paid, e.g. to a retirement fund, often deducted from somebody's wages
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3. role played in achieving something: the part played by somebody or something in causing a result
She recognized the contribution of her parents to her success.
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4. material supplied for publication or broadcast: a piece of material that forms part of a publication or broadcast
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5. tip or gratuity: a gift of extra money for a service
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