con|tri|bu|tion «KON truh BYOO shuhn», noun.
1. the act of contributing; giving money or help along with others: »
She felt that contribution to the church was a duty and a pleasure. To be happy ourselves is a most effectual contribution to the happiness of others (Sir John Lubbock).
2. the money or help contributed; gift: »
Her contribution to the picnic was a basket of apples. The money came from world-wide contributions (Newsweek).
3. something written or drawn for a newspaper or magazine or for a book with more than one author.
4. a tax; levy.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.