Thesaurus results for ATTRIBUTION

attribution

noun

ˌa-trə-ˈbyü-shən

as in attribute

something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind a genuine respect for one another is one of the most commonly cited attributions of a happily married couple

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Recent Examples of attribution Yes, but: Typically, attribution studies show how climate change altered the likelihood of a particular extreme weather event. —

Andrew Freedman, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024 This model is called last-click attribution, which gives credit to the last touchpoint a user interacts with before making a purchase. —

Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024 But Houthi predation could be curtailed dramatically if America and its allies move to a policy of extended attribution, whereby Houthi actions have consequences not only for the Yemeni terror group itself but for its paymasters in Tehran as well. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024 Linguists are quick to point out, however, that authorship attribution is not an exact science. —

Julia Webster Ayuso, The Dial, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for attribution

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While the robot vacuum’s smart features and multiple cleaning options are impressive, it’s also got tons of practical attributes.

— Shea Simmons, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
An apparently qualifying attribute of both Bull Connor and Tom Homan was that neither would allow any sentimental notions with regard to children stand in the way of doing their bosses’ bidding.

— David Mcgrath, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2025