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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024con•tri•bu•tion /ˌkɑntrəˈbyuʃən/USA pronunciation n. - [uncountable] the act of contributing.
something contributed:[countable]made several contributions to the meeting. a piece of writing or a drawing provided for publication:[countable]This issue features contributions from two of the most respected scientists in the world. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024con•tri•bu•tion (kon′trə byo̅o̅′shən),USA pronunciation n. - the act of contributing.
- something contributed.
- an article, story, drawing, etc., furnished to a magazine or other publication.
- Businessan impost or levy.
- Business[Insurance.]the method of distributing liability, in case of loss, among several insurers whose policies attach to the same risk.
- Late Latin contribūtiōn- (stem of contribūtiō). See contribute, -ion
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- Middle English contribucio(u)n (1350–1400
con′tri•bu′tion•al, adj. - 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged gift, donation, benefaction.
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