contribution
B2Frequent NGSL-2UK /ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃn/US /ˌkɑːntrɪˈbjuːʃn/
Meaning
noun
a gift or payment that is made to a person or an organization in order to help pay for something
“All contributions will be gratefully received.”
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“That is our first great contribution to the computer industry,”
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“In addition to her vast contributions to literature, she is also noted for the social, moral, and political inspiration she has given her fans.”
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