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contribution

[ kon-truh-byoo-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of contributing.
  2. something contributed.

    Synonyms: , ,

  3. an article, story, drawing, etc., furnished to a magazine or other publication.
  4. an impost or levy.
  5. Insurance. the method of distributing liability, in case of loss, among several insurers whose policies attach to the same risk.


contribution

/ ˌɒԳٰɪˈːʃə /

noun

  1. the act of contributing
  2. something contributed, such as money or ideas
  3. an article, story, etc, contributed to a newspaper or other publication
  4. insurance a portion of the total liability incumbent on each of two or more companies for a risk with respect to which all of them have issued policies
  5. archaic.
    a levy, esp towards the cost of a war
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • Dzt·tDz· adjective
  • ԴDzcDz·ٰ·tDz noun
  • v·Dzt·tDz noun
  • cDz·ٰ·tDz noun
  • p·Dzt·tDz noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of contribution1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English contribucio(u)n, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin DzԳٰūپō-, stem of DzԳٰūپō “payment, distribution,” literally, “a bringing together,” equivalent to DzԳٰū(ܲ) “brought together” (past participle of contribuere; contribute ) + -ion
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“His influence and contributions have spanned decades and genres, leaving an indelible mark on every project he was a part of,” the band’s Monday statement continued.

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"His talent, energy, and passion for music were unmatched, and his contributions to our sound and success are immeasurable," wrote singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein.

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A DWP spokesman said: "We recognise and value the vital contribution made by carers in supporting some of the most vulnerable in society."

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With “MAMA” his solo effort contribution to Wings, he stretched himself as a vocalist leveraging the soulful qualities of his voice in a tribute to his mother.

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Also on Friday, Bass announced that a Palisades playground damaged in the fire would be restored thanks to a nearly $1 million donation from benefit concert initiative FireAid, and contributions from others.

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