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attribution Definition and Meaning in English (attribution definition)

noun
Synonyms:assignmentascriptionimputation
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Attribution definition: The act of assigning the cause of an event or result to a particular person or thing.

Definitions of Attribution

  1. 1noun

    The act of assigning the cause of an event or result to a particular person or thing.

  2. 2noun

    The acknowledgment of the source of a work, such as a quotation, image, or idea, to its original creator.

Example Sentences

“The attribution of the painting to a famous artist increased its value.”

“The attribution of blame for the accident was difficult.”

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disavowaldenial

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past participleattributed
present participleattributing
adjectiveattributable
adjectiveattributive

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