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has significant contribution
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "has significant contribution" is not correct in standard written English.
It should be "has made a significant contribution" or "makes a significant contribution." Example: "The researcher has made a significant contribution to the field of environmental science."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
News & Media
Formal & Business
Alternative expressions(19)
contributes significantly to
plays a critical role
makes a substantial impact
has a considerable influence
is a major factor
is vitally important
is instrumental in
accounts for a large part
has a major impact
has significant spike
has significant health
has significant impact
has significant business
has significant hydrocarbon
has significant shareholder
has significant marketing
has significant potential
has significant exposure
has significant experience
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
17 human-written examples
We demonstrated that lower lipophilicity has significant contribution to activity.
For example, emotional withdrawal has significant contribution towards schizophrenia, and so on.
We find that the Raman band, usually assigned to the LOLA mode, has significant contribution from the TOZO mode.
Science
It is apparent from the analysis that feed rate has significant contribution for both materials than speed and approach angle.
Science
The promotion of green strategy in housing development has significant contribution to the implementation of sustainable development principles.
Chemical shrinkage of cementitious materials has significant contribution to the early volume change of concrete, therefore, precise measurement of chemical shrinkage of cementitous materials is increasingly concerned.
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
43 human-written examples
Previous studies indicated that the HOMO is not contributed by the S atom; on the other hand the LUMO has significant contributions from the S atom90,94.
Science & Research
We find that the unfolded state has significant contributions from compact conformations.
His current research interests are Technology, Health, and Education, where he has significant contributions in the recent years.
Science & Research
Camden Town has significant contributions from Nightlife venues which gradually increases over the course of a day.
Science
This guideline, along with ISO14040 [6], ISO 14044 [7], and an LCA methodology study by Finnveden [8], has significant contributions in applying ELP methodology in this study.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use a verb like "make" or "provide" before "significant contribution" to ensure grammatical accuracy. For example, say "makes a significant contribution" rather than "has significant contribution."
Common error
Avoid omitting the necessary verb before "significant contribution". Without a verb like "make" or "provide", the phrase becomes grammatically incorrect, so always say something like "makes a significant contribution" instead.
Source & Trust
85%
Authority and reliability
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Linguistic Context
The phrase is intended to function as a descriptor of importance or influence, but grammatically, it is incomplete. It requires a verb to properly express that something is making or providing the contribution. As Ludwig AI underlines, using "has significant contribution" is grammatically incorrect.
Frequent in
Science
70%
News & Media
15%
Formal & Business
15%
Less common in
Encyclopedias
0%
Wiki
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Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "has significant contribution" appears in a variety of sources, including scientific and news outlets, Ludwig AI identifies it as grammatically incorrect. The correct phrasing would be "makes a significant contribution" or "contributes significantly to". Despite its common usage, writers should strive for grammatical accuracy and consider alternative phrases such as "plays a critical role" or "makes a substantial impact". The intended purpose is to emphasize the importance or influence of something, primarily in formal contexts.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
contributes significantly to
Corrects the grammatical structure by adding "to" and inverting the order.
makes a substantial impact
Replaces "contribution" with "impact" and uses the verb "makes" to correct the grammar, highlighting the effect.
has a considerable influence
Replaces "contribution" with "influence", focusing on the power to affect something.
is a major factor
Shifts from a contribution-based phrase to a factor-based one, emphasizing importance in a process.
plays a critical role
Focuses on the role something has, emphasizing its necessity.
is a significant element
Focuses on the component aspect, stressing its noteworthiness.
is vitally important
Simplifies the phrasing to directly state importance.
is instrumental in
Highlights something's role as a key instrument or tool in achieving a result.
provides a valuable input
Highlights the worth of the contribution as an input.
accounts for a large part
Emphasizes the proportion that something represents.
FAQs
What is the correct way to use "has significant contribution" in a sentence?
The phrase "has significant contribution" is grammatically incorrect. It should be "makes a significant contribution" or "provides a significant contribution".
What can I say instead of "has significant contribution"?
You can use alternatives like "contributes significantly to", "plays a critical role", or "makes a substantial impact" depending on the context.
Which is correct, "has significant contribution" or "makes a significant contribution"?
"Makes a significant contribution" is the correct and grammatically sound option. "Has significant contribution" is grammatically incorrect.
What's the difference between "has significant contribution" and "contributes significantly to"?
"Has significant contribution" is grammatically incorrect. The phrase "contributes significantly to" is a valid way to convey that something is significantly contributing.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
85%
Authority and reliability
3.2/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested