contribution

Meanings

Plural: contributions

Noun

• the part played by a person in bringing about a result
  • "I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project"
• a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
• act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity
• an amount of money contributed
  • "he expected his contribution to be repaid with interest"
• a writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story
• Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.
• An amount of money given toward something.
• The act of contributing.
• The taking part, often with the idea that it has led to (scientific etc.) progress.

Synonyms

donation, part, share