contribution

noun con·tri·bu·tion \ ˌkän-trə-ˈbyü-shən \

|Updated on: 16 Jun 2018

Examples: contribution in a Sentence

Definition of contribution

1 : a payment (such as a levy or tax) imposed by military, civil, or ecclesiastical authorities usually for a special or extraordinary purpose

2 : the act of contributing; also : the thing contributed

his $100 contribution to the cancer research fund

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contributive

play \kən-ˈtri-byə-tiv\ adjective

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contributively

adverb

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Examples of contribution in a Sentence

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 of contribution from the Web

Non-hunters can also contribute by making a tax-deductible contribution online or by sending a check to P.O. Box 5127, Warren, MI 48090.

— michigan wildlife council, Detroit Free Press, "Goodwill hunting: How Michigan hunters are helping to feed needy families," 12 June 2018
The McCann Award is given to a reporter who has made a long and distinguished contribution to pro football through coverage.

— clarence e. hill jr., star-telegram, "Pro Football Hall of Fame will enshrine former Star-Telegram writer Charean Williams," 12 June 2018
Tampa Bay Times Political Editor Adam Smith, one of three moderators, put Levine on the spot about a contribution to Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio.

— orlando sentinel, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Democrat candidates go on attack at Largo debate," 10 June 2018
But the moderators forced the candidates to answer questions about an FBI investigation in Tallahassee, a cash contribution to a Republican Senator, and a vote for increased restrictions on Syrian refugees entering the country.

— david smiley, miamiherald, "Florida Democrats put on a debate fit for a wrestling ring," 9 June 2018
Individuals, organizations and businesses who have made a significant contribution to the community are eligible for nomination.

— patricia dillon, Houston Chronicle, "Local heroes make The Woodlands “a hometown for generations”," 9 June 2018
Jesus, that’s to the tune of the alphabet song, and Twinkle Twinkle... what a horrifying contribution to the songbook.

— taylor seely, USA TODAY, "Kindergarten poster with school lockdown lyrics stokes high emotion, debate," 8 June 2018
One minister acknowledged that a payday lender had given a small contribution to his church.

— renae merle, ajc, "In some states, debate over payday lending unfolds in the black church," 7 June 2018
The way most programs work is that employers make a regular contribution to the loan balance, typically $100 a month, while employees continue to make their regular payments.

— andrea januta, The Christian Science Monitor, "Employers attract Millennial workers with student loan benefits," 5 June 2018

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