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 Cross-channel attribution and audience-level performance reporting are what allow omniplatform investments to prove their value over time. — Thomas Zawacki, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 The suit alleges that Thomas’ 2024 exhibition All About Love incorporated Karant’s photos without due attribution. — News Desk, Artforum, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for attribution
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  1. attribute
  2. characteristic
  3. feature
  4. quality
  5. trait
  6. criterion
Noun
  • There are loft-like attributes to them, and also the feeling of living in a penthouse.
    — Deborah Gimelson, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026
  • Some rabbinic readings attribute Lot’s hesitation to leave Sodom to his immoral greed and inordinate wealth.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026
Definition of attribute
Noun
  • The company specializes in flight controls engineering, simulation, and aircraft systems that help engineers validate handling characteristics before flight testing begins.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
  • Some characteristics can, however, be defined as on the whole necessary for any beach and any mood.
    — Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of characteristic
Noun
  • The SuperWide feature makes the sound feel bigger, wider, and more expansive.
    — Joe Salas July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
  • Some time at the spa is also a must, where a natural water feature travels from an outdoor waterfall through the length of the spa.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of feature
Noun
  • The heat wave is making a bad air-quality situation worse as a high-pressure system traps soot and fine particles close to the ground instead of dispersing them.
    — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • And if sleep health is on your mind, the Epix Pro (Gen 2) delivers a full picture of your sleep quality to examine over your morning cup of coffee.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
Definition of quality
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  • Still, the pieces of ceiling trim dedicated to the pillars of courage and trust remained missing, a nod perhaps to the traits most easily lost when disaster strikes – and most needed to rebuild.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of trait
Noun
  • Candidates receiving the funding must abide by expenditure limits and adhere to the criteria set by statute, ordinance or charter to demonstrate broad support, such as demonstrate a large number of small dollar contributions.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Critics say the test rewards the smallest slice of the problem while ignoring Scope 3, the 80% to 95% of a producer's emissions that come from burning its fuel, and note the criteria echo the oil industry's own lobbying.
    — Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
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