contribution

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

|Updated on: 11 Aug 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

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be directed to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, www.mdausa.org.

— hartford courant, courant.com, "Ann Kelly," 14 July 2018
The work was funded with the help of the Shrewsbury Lions Club and many private contributions.

— cynthia fernandez, BostonGlobe.com, "A sensory garden, a Beatles cover band, and a mentor program itself gets a boost," 13 July 2018
The past few governors, as noted above, have a history of cutting contributions.

— joseph n. distefano, Philly.com, "Pension billions: Can N.J. cops pick better investments than Wall Street pros?," 13 July 2018
On July 5, two days after my brief conversation with her, the judge filed her eight-day report, which disclosed $100 in contributions and $45,325.85 in expenses (most of it for legal services).

— gilbert garcia, San Antonio Express-News, "Paid sick leave issue is complicated for council," 13 July 2018
Not only must former employees pay the full freight of a typically expensive policy without employer contribution, the plans usually come with a tacked on administrative cost.

— jenny deam, Houston Chronicle, "Texans missing or delaying needed treatment because health costs too high," 12 July 2018
The Company thanks the outgoing Board members for their hard work and contributions.

— gregg kilday, The Hollywood Reporter, "Weinstein Co. Board to Resign Once Sale to Lantern Is Complete," 12 July 2018
The Florida Center for Investigative Reporting is a nonprofit news organization supported by foundations and individual contributions.

— amy green, miamiherald, "With Gov. Scott and legislature in denial, tiny town adapts on its own to climate change," 11 July 2018
The limit would only apply to contributions that the caucus committees spend on state candidates.

— taryn luna, sacbee, "More campaign money could flow to California legislative leaders under new bill," 11 July 2018

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