contribution

• Nom désignant ce qui est donné, offert ou fourni dans le cadre d'un effort collectif, comme de l'argent, du temps, des idées ou du travail. Il peut aussi s'agir d'un texte ou d'un article écrit pour une publication commune, ou de la part d'une personne dans un résultat ou une action collective.

A noun referring to something given, offered, or provided as part of a collective effort, such as money, time, ideas, or work.

1. Act of givingB1formal

   Something that is given or provided to help achieve something or to support a cause.

   contribution (action de donner)

   • Her contribution to the charity was very generous.
   • Each team member made a valuable contribution to the project.
   • The company's contribution to the local community is well known.

   Synonymesaidassistancedonationgiftgrantinputofferingsubsidy

   Antonymesappropriationtakingwithdrawal

2. Role in a resultB1formal

   The part played by a person or thing in bringing about a result or helping something to advance.

   Rôle dans un résultat

   • His contribution to science was recognized with an award.
   • The new policy was a major contribution to reducing pollution.
   • She made a significant contribution to the team's success.

   Synonymeseffecthandinfluenceinputinvolvementpartroleshare

3. Payment or donationB1formal

   A sum of money or an item given to a fund, cause, or collective effort.

   Contribution financière ou don

   • They asked for a small contribution to cover the costs.
   • He made a monthly contribution to the retirement fund.
   • The museum relies on public contributions to stay open.

   Synonymesbenefactiondonationgiftgrantofferingpledgesubscriptionsubsidy

   Antonymesdeductionwithdrawal