contribution

Universal Words doing sth( 1 [C] a sum of money that is given to a person or an organization in order to help pay for sth: to make a major / substantial contribution to charity * All contributions will be gratefully received. * valuable contributions towards the upkeep of the cathedral 2 [C] a sum of money that you pay regularly to your employer or the government in order to pay for benefits such as health insurance, a PENSION, etc: You can increase your monthly contributions to the pension scheme. * National Insurance contributions 3 [C,usually sing.] an action or a service that helps to cause or increase sth: He made a very positive contribution to the overall success of the project. * These measures would make a valuable contribution towards reducing industrial accidents. * a significant contribution to scientific knowledge * the car's contribution to the greenhouse effect 4 [C] an item that forms part of a book, magazine, broadcast, discussion, etc: an important contribution to the debate * All contributions for the May issue must be received by Friday. 5 [U] the act of giving sth, especially money, to help a person or an organization: We rely entirely on voluntary contribution.