1. A minor or secondary contribution to a project, discussion, or outcome; assistance that is not central to the main effort
His peripheral contribution to the research project was limited to data entry.
Sua contribuição periférica para o projeto de pesquisa foi limitada à entrada de dados.
2. In business or organizational contexts, a contribution made by someone with a marginal role or involvement
The consultant's peripheral contribution helped refine some minor aspects of the proposal.
A contribuição periférica do consultor ajudou a refinar alguns aspectos menores da proposta.