as in cause
someone or something responsible for a result
presented data that supports the thesis that poverty is the primary causation of crime
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Recent Examples of causation
But population studies can only show associations and not direct causation.
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Mar. 2025
The research didn't prove causation—only that extreme heat was linked with higher biological age.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 10 Mar. 2025
Without solid documentation, proving causation becomes a struggle.
—Arnold Sotelo, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
More research is needed to determine causation, however, and there are many additional ways to preserve brain function with age that don't include having children.
—Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 7 Mar. 2025
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Mar. 2025
The research didn't prove causation—only that extreme heat was linked with higher biological age.
—Brian Mastroianni, Health, 10 Mar. 2025
Without solid documentation, proving causation becomes a struggle.
—Arnold Sotelo, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
More research is needed to determine causation, however, and there are many additional ways to preserve brain function with age that don't include having children.
—Jillian Pretzel, Parents, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for causation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for causation
cause
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The Oceanside Police Department is actively investigating the cause of the crash, per the Oceanside Fire Department.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Take a night run or rock on to support good causes, go to a block party, have a scary good time, listen to heroic tunes or shop local at a farmers market.—
John Coffren,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2025
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“Causation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/causation. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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