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attribution

noun

ˌa-trə-ˈbyü-shən

Definition of attribution

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 There have also been several divisive debates around credit and attribution. — Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Who may be behind the Minnesota water cyberattack Officials have not announced a definitive attribution. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Since then, the partnership has evolved to include creative measurement, audience verification and business outcomes attribution across both linear and streaming environments. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 July 2026 Multiple studies using different approaches reached broadly consistent conclusions, illustrating how scientists conducting attribution studies can build confidence in the conclusions by drawing on several independent lines of evidence. — Deepti Singh, The Conversation, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for attribution

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Noun

But Roth had a vision for how his unique combination of attributes could not just benefit his own productions but the theater world at large.

— Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026
Foreign brands without those two attributes are being marginalized.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of attribute

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The long-term difference could be dramatic The researchers also fed the characteristics of each driving style into a battery-aging model to estimate longer-term capacity loss.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Organizations that successfully operationalize AI in supply chain environments tend to share several common characteristics.

— George Ninikas, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of characteristic

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At Sessions in April, Stripe announced 288 products and features, including streaming payments that pair Metronome's metering with stablecoin micropayments on Tempo.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Gifting bird's-eye views of London from 138 feet above the River Thames, this permanent feature debuted in 2014 as one of the most unique vantage points in the city.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of feature

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The resumption of Saudi exports could help ease tight supply of heavier grades that produce more residue fuel which ⁠can be used to refuel ships or processed further at refineries, to yield higher quality fuels such as gasoline and diesel.

— August 18, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
The Blue Jackets have continued to add highly competitive talents, with Oscar Hemming providing another quality top-six option on the wing.

— Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of quality

Noun

But this was his first opportunity to play against a live pass rush, which tested one of the traits that drew Los Angeles to Simpson.

— Nate Atkins, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
In theory, Daniels could sue LSU for misappropriation of his right of publicity, which forbids the unauthorized commercial use of a college athlete’s name, image, likeness, signature, voice, nickname and other identifying traits.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of trait

Noun

The list is periodically updated by the State legislature as additional plants meeting the invasive plant criteria are identified.

— Dr. Lauren Kurtz, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
Daniels is also not yet eligible, under LSU rules, to have his jersey retired, as the school has a five-year waiting period listed as one of its criteria for jersey retirement.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2026

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