CEFR C1

attribution

noun

Meaning

The act of identifying or explaining the cause, origin, or source of something.

Examples

The attribution of the quote to the wrong person caused confusion.
Scientists are still debating the attribution of the fossil to a new species.

Synonyms: assignment, ascription, designation, identification

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attribution (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌætrɪˈbjuːʃən/

Definition

The act of identifying or explaining the cause, origin, or source of something.

Examples

The attribution of the quote to the wrong person caused confusion.
Scientists are still debating the attribution of the fossil to a new species.
The attribution of the artwork to Rembrandt is widely accepted by experts.

How to Use attribution

attribution of (prepositional phrase): The act of identifying the cause or origin of something. — "The attribution of the discovery to the scientist was well-deserved."
attribution error (collocation): A mistake in identifying the cause or origin of something. — "The fundamental attribution error is a common cognitive bias."

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