Contribution - Definition
contribution
n 1: the part played by a person in bringing about a result; "I
am proud of my contribution in advancing the project";
"they all did their share of the work" [syn:
contribution, part, share]
2: a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to
some worthwhile cause [syn: contribution, donation]
3: act of giving in common with others for a common purpose
especially to a charity [syn: contribution, donation]
4: an amount of money contributed; "he expected his contribution
to be repaid with interest"
5: a writing for publication especially one of a collection of
writings as an article or story