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attribution

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌætrɪˈbjuʃən/ · UK /ˌætrɪˈbjuːʃən/

attribution means: The act of saying who made something or what caused it.

noun

ASSIGNING CREDIT CAUSEC1

The act of saying who made something or what caused it.

  • The attribution of blame was unfair.
  • Researchers questioned the attribution of the painting to that artist.
  • Her attribution of his silence to anger proved mistaken.

How to use it: attribution of something to someone/something (The attribution of the failure to poor planning was disputed.)

Similar words: ascription

Common phrases: attribution of something, attribution error, causal attribution

NAMING THE CREATORC1

A statement giving the name of the person who created or owns something.

  • The photo appeared without attribution.
  • Please include an attribution beneath every image.
  • The attribution names the wrong author.

How to use it: attribution to someone (The photograph needs an attribution to its creator.)

Similar words: credit, acknowledgment

Common phrases: with attribution, without attribution, proper attribution

Questions about attribution

What does attribution mean?

The act of saying who made something or what caused it.

What is attribution in other languages?

Türkçe: atfetme · Español: atribución · Français: attribution · Deutsch: Zuschreibung · Italiano: attribuzione · 日本語: 帰属

How do you pronounce attribution?

In American English /ˌætrɪˈbjuʃən/; in British English /ˌætrɪˈbjuːʃən/.

How do you use attribution in a sentence?

The attribution of blame was unfair. Researchers questioned the attribution of the painting to that artist.

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