Word
contributor
Meanings
a person or organization that provides content, ideas, or work for a project, publication, or event
a person whose actions, qualities, or support help cause a result
Definition
A contributor is a person or group that provides something valuable, such as work, ideas, or content, to a shared project or outcome.
A contributor is someone who adds value to a project, publication, or discussion by offering work, ideas, expertise, or resources. The word often refers to a writer or creator who provides material for a magazine, website, or report. It can also describe anyone whose efforts help achieve a result, even if they are not the main person in charge.
Examples
- As a regular contributor to the magazine, I pitch story ideas and deliver clean copy on tight deadlines.
- She is the contributor who first raised the risk we had been overlooking in the meeting.
- They invited him as a contributor to the conference panel because his research bridges theory and practice.
- Our coach said clear communication was a major contributor to the team’s turnaround this season.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse contributor with contributor to and omit the preposition when they mean participation in something (e.g., say "a contributor the journal" instead of "a contributor to the journal").
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