Contributions of food and clothing do not have the immediate impact that money does because they take longer to distribute. Some relief organizations may not have the staff or infrastructure to do that job well.
He should be investing at least 10% of his salary (including his employer's contributions). Her plan automatically increases her pension contributions each year.
If you make a contribution to something, you do something to help make it successful or to produce it. The study made important contributions to the field of corporate economics.
Definition of contribution noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [countable] a gift or payment that is made to a person or an organization in order to help pay for something synonym donation. All contributions will be gratefully received. We rely entirely on voluntary contributions.
When you make a contribution, it means you're giving something away — whether it's your money, your possessions, or your time. A contribution can take many forms. Some contributions are measurable, like a $10 donation to the Salvation Army. Others are less tangible.
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.
She's honored for her contributions [= efforts, work] towards finding a cure for AIDS. As mayor, he made many positive contributions to the growth of the city.
It made financial contributions at independence 20 years ago. Members make contributions based on talent, not on role. A large proportion of our researchers are therefore unlikely to make major contributions to the literature of their research area.