Contribution vs. Participation

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.
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 workParticipationnoun
the act of sharing in the activities of a group;
the teacher tried to increase his students' engagement in class activitiesContributionnoun
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.)
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 interestContributionnoun
a writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings as an article or story