Definition of imputationnext
as in insinuation
a slyly or subtly derogatory remark I resent the imputation that I'm nice to Grandmother because she has money

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Recent Examples of imputation Bank of America estimates that a combination of different-cell imputation and the varied impact of tariffs likely will alter the headline CPI reading by only a basis point or two — 0.01 or 0.02 percentage point. Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2025 While loans can be made without interest that might trigger the imputation of interest under the tax rules. Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 By reducing noise and missing values, AI simplifies data imputation, categorization and clustering, improving data accessibility. Sandeep Shilawat, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 That kind of guess is known as single imputation. Quanta Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for imputation
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Noun
  • Jones, who lived in San Francisco for years before moving to Napa, refuted the insinuation of carpetbagging.
    Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Termini adds that, contrary to DraftKings’ insinuations, the NCAA’s deal with Genius Sports contains various restrictions on trademark use.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Both say there was no wrongdoing and for me the photos are full of innuendo unsubstantiated by proof of anything.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
  • The comedy often leans on innuendo, turning the pickle into a stand-in for something risqué.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Online filings show Harry and his friend, Mark Dyer, a former trustee at the charity, are being sued for either libel or slander.
    Brian Melley, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The court record shows Harry and Dyer, a former Sentebale trustee, are being sued for libel and slander.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026

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“Imputation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imputation. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

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