contribution

nouns

the part played by a person in bringing about a result

"I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project"; "they all did their share of the work"

contribution, part, share

is derived from

a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause

contribution, donation

act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity

contribution, donation

is derived from

is derived from

an amount of money contributed

"he expected his contribution to be repaid with interest"

contribution

is a type of (narrower)

a quantity of money

"he borrowed a large sum"; "the amount he had in cash was insufficient"

a writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story

contribution

is a type of (narrower)

the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution