Meaning of attribution in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌætrəˈbjuʃ(ə)n/

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  1. Noun

    attribution

    Definitions

    1. assigning some quality or character to a person or thing

    Examples

    • « the attribution of language to birds »
    • « the ascription to me of honors I had not earned »
  2. 2. assigning to a cause or source

    Examples

    • « the attribution of lighting to an expression of God's wrath »
    • « he questioned the attribution of the painting to Picasso »

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  • « You will find in politics that you are much exposed to the attribution of false motive. Never complain and never explain. »
    Stanley Baldwin

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