contribution
US /ˌkɑntrəˈbjuʃən/
Definition
the part played by a person in bringing about a result
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Her contribution to the project was recognized at the annual dinner.
Word Family
NounNoun
contribution gốc
contributor
VerbVerb
AdjectiveAdj
contributive
contributory
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms
- donationa voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
- offeringsomething offered (as a proposal or bid)
- inputsignal going into an electronic system
Collocations
- Easy make a contributionto create, produce, or cause regarding a contribution
- Medium significant contributiondescribing significant contribution (important in effect or meaning)
- Hard outstanding contributiondescribing outstanding contribution (distinguished from others in excellence)
- Very Hard recognize one's invaluable contributionto recognize one's invaluable contribution, meaning to accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.