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Vocabulary Entry
attribution
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of attributing something, especially a work or a quality, to a source or author.
Example Sentences
"The attribution of the painting to a famous artist changed its value significantly."
"In academia, proper attribution of sources is essential to avoid plagiarism."
"The study includes an attribution of responsibility for the environmental changes."
V
verb
To assign or credit a particular quality, event, or work to someone or something.
Example Sentences
"Many experts attribute the increase in temperature to climate change."
"The success of the project can be attributed to the hard work of the team."
"She attributed her achievement to the support of her mentor."