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Definition of Contribution

Contribution

  1. The act of contributing.
  2. That which is contributed; -- either the portion which an individual furnishes to the common stock, or the whole which is formed by the gifts of individuals.
  3. An irregular and arbitrary imposition or tax leved on the people of a town or country.
  4. Payment, by each of several jointly liable, of a share in a loss suffered or an amount paid by one of their number for the common benefit.

Contribution Quotations

When you cease to make a contribution, you begin to die.
Eleanor Roosevelt

The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world.
Marianne Williamson

Only those who have learned the power of sincere and selfless contribution experience life's deepest joy: true fulfillment.
Tony Robbins

Appraisals are where you get together with your team leader and agree what an outstanding member of the team you are, how much your contribution has been valued, what massive potential you have and, in recognition of all this, would you mind having your salary halved.
Theodore Roosevelt

The chief contribution of Protestantism to human thought is its massive proof that God is a bore.
H. L. Mencken
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Contribution Translations

contribution in Dutch is bijdrage
contribution in French is apport, contribution
contribution in German is Beitrag, Spende, Beitrag
contribution in Italian is quota
contribution in Swedish is insats, bidrag, tillskott

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