attribution

noun

ˌa-trə-ˈbyü-shən How to pronounce attribution (audio)
Definition of attributionnext
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 The allegations remain contested, with questions about attribution and the involvement of third-party intermediaries unresolved. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 Unlike ordinary reporting tools, this platform also tracks actual financial results by providing revenue attribution at the SKU level to show which products consumers discover and purchase through the use of AI assistants. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 For now, the attribution remains outside the artist’s catalogue raisonné. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Vermillio founder Dan Neely says his company helps creators detect unauthorized AI outputs and manage consent, attribution and compensation. — Shira Lazar, Washington Post, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for attribution
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attribution
  1. attribute
  2. characteristic
  3. feature
  4. quality
  5. trait
  6. criterion
Noun
  • The organization gave the sandwich an overall score of 75, a four out of five nutrition score and a five out of five sensory score, which is based on flavor and texture attributes.
    — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
  • And sometimes, the explicit absence of a contradictory signal can provide as much clarity as a matching attribute.
    — Filip Popovic, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of attribute
Noun
  • Designed by Atelier Invictus and designer Fabio Rotella, the 55-footer introduces a fresh aesthetic but retains all the defining characteristics of the ST550 that debuted at Cannes in 2025.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Supporters said racial profiling is already prohibited and that legal status is determined using standard identification and verification procedures, not subjective characteristics such as the color of someone's skin.
    — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of characteristic
Noun
  • Another key feature are the balconies overlooking the gently flowing Shirakawa River.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The car has a gorgeous flowing design, but as with other supercars in the seven-figure segment, a head-turning exterior is far from its most breathtaking feature.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of feature
Noun
  • Their usefulness depends on the quality of the underlying data, the accuracy of their models, and how well those models represent real-world conditions.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Considering the quality of opposition coming up, odds for postseason play do not appear to be in KU’s favor.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of quality
Noun
  • Another reveals a family trait or behavior that was unwittingly passed from generation to generation.
    — Gary Barron, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Claude is destined to imitate these human traits and mirror the human examples provided to it, including acting like a colleague or friend.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of trait
Noun
  • Whatever the criteria, though, Meyer believes Percy Harvin meets them.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Organizers have not publicly provided a consistent set of criteria or business-specific evidence for all six targets.
    — Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of criterion

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“Attribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attribution. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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