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attribution

at·tri·bu·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [a-truh-byoo-shuh n]
    • /ˌæ trəˈbyu ʃən/
    • /ˌæt.rɪˈbjuː.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [a-truh-byoo-shuh n]
    • /ˌæ trəˈbyu ʃən/

Definitions of attribution word

  • noun attribution the act of attributing; ascription. 1
  • noun attribution something ascribed; an attribute. 1
  • noun attribution Numismatics. a classification for a coin, based on its distinguishing features, as date, design, or metal. 1
  • noun attribution Archaic. authority or function assigned, as to a ruler, legislative assembly, delegate, or the like. 1
  • noun attribution The act of attributing something. 1
  • noun attribution act of assigning 1

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Origin of attribution

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English (< Middle French) < Latin attribūtiōn- (stem of attribūtiō assignment). See attribute, -ion

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Parts of speech for Attribution

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

attribution popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for attribution

noun attribution

  • credit — If you are allowed credit, you are allowed to pay for goods or services several weeks or months after you have received them.
  • ascription — the act of ascribing
  • acknowledgment — An acknowledgment is a statement or action which recognizes that something exists or is true.
  • assignment — An assignment is a task or piece of work that you are given to do, especially as part of your job or studies.
  • adscription — ascription

Antonyms for attribution

noun attribution

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