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Contribution vs Handout - What's the difference?

contribution | handout | Synonyms |

Contribution is a synonym of handout.


As nouns the difference between contribution and handout

is that contribution is something given or offered that adds to a larger whole while handout is a worksheet, leaflet, or pamphlet that is given out (usually by hand) for a certain use.

contribution

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.
  • An amount of money given toward something.
  • The act of contributing.

    • handout

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A worksheet, leaflet, or pamphlet that is given out (usually by hand) for a certain use.
  • (senseid)A gift to the poor or needy.
    • It's a place to get a hand up, not a handout .
  • A gift, something given without effort
  • * November 2 2014 , Daniel Taylor, " Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk
    • They had contributed heavily to their own downfall, most glaringly with the senselessness of Chris Smalling’s red card, and they should know by now that Manuel Pellegrini’s team are not the kind of opponents to pass up these kind of handouts .