attribution
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/ˌætrɪˈbjuːʃn/
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/ˌætrɪˈbjuːʃn/
noun
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the act of identifying the source or cause of something
The incorrect attribution of the cause of death led to a lot of confusion.
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the act of giving credit to someone for something they have said, written, or created
The attribution of this painting to Rembrandt has never been questioned, as it is widely accepted that he was the artist.
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the act of assigning a quality or characteristic to a person or thing
The attribution of legal responsibility in this case is crucial for determining the outcome.
translation
the act of identifying the source or cause of something; the act of giving credit to someone for something they have said, written, or created; the act of assigning a quality or characteristic to a person or thing
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attributions