Contribution vs. Participation

Contribution vs. Participation — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Contribution and Participation

Contributionnoun

Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.

Participationnoun

The act of participating, of taking part in something.

Contributionnoun

An amount of money given toward something.

Participationnoun

The state of being related to a larger whole.

Contributionnoun

The act of contributing.

Participationnoun

The process during which individuals, groups and organizations are consulted about or have the opportunity to become actively involved in a project or program of activity.

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Contributionnoun

The taking part, often with the idea that it has led to (scientific etc.) progress.

Participationnoun

An ownership interest or profit-sharing right.

Contributionnoun

any one of a number of individual efforts in a common endeavor;

I am proud of my contribution to the team's successthey all did their share of the work

Participationnoun

the act of sharing in the activities of a group;

the teacher tried to increase his students' engagement in class activities

Contributionnoun

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

Participationnoun

the condition of sharing in common with others (as fellows or partners etc.)

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Contributionnoun

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

Contributionnoun

an amount of money contributed;

he expected his contribution to be repaid with interest

Contributionnoun

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