as in attribute
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
a genuine respect for one another is one of the most commonly cited attributions of a happily married couple
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Recent Examples of attribution
In the weeks and months to come, climate attribution science will determine by just how much.
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Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2025
That’s why it’s become a priority for studios to get their names in stories, their executives at industry events and attribution for all those awards.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Also known as Einstein’s puzzle or riddle (likely an apocryphal attribution), the problem tests a certain kind of multistep reasoning.
—Anil Ananthaswamy, Quanta Magazine, 31 Jan. 2025
These platforms should include advanced product and user/influencer attribution engines that facilitate meaningful interactions and transactions.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
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Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 14 Jan. 2025
That’s why it’s become a priority for studios to get their names in stories, their executives at industry events and attribution for all those awards.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Also known as Einstein’s puzzle or riddle (likely an apocryphal attribution), the problem tests a certain kind of multistep reasoning.
—Anil Ananthaswamy, Quanta Magazine, 31 Jan. 2025
These platforms should include advanced product and user/influencer attribution engines that facilitate meaningful interactions and transactions.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attribution
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Instead, digitize the attributes and documents needed to create customer profiles so they can be leveraged throughout the organization.—
Alex Ford,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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During the roll call last year at the Democratic National Convention, Lamont followed the tradition of citing the top attributes of his state before announcing the political tally for president.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
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While the speech shares many characteristics with a State of the Union address, this presentation is slightly different in nature.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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Depending on one’s lifestyle and other characteristics, fasting might be harder on some than others.—
Monica Haider,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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As a result, the auricular muscles became weaker and are now considered a vestigial feature—an evolutionary leftover that’s no longer necessary but hasn’t completely disappeared.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2025
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Volusion has a few interesting marketing features, like its Google integration.—
Robert Anderson,
PCMAG,
27 Feb. 2025
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While the tech behemoth may lag in timing, it’s always led in quality.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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Evolving Client Expectations: Understand how these technologies may change client priorities, service needs and quality benchmarks.—
Mit Somaiya,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Mar. 2025
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In her post, Meli questioned why ambition, despite its downsides, was seen as a moral good and an important trait to have.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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These early problem-solving experiences can help develop resilience and adaptability, traits essential for success in STEAM fields and beyond.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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However this author has compiled roundups of rules from 2024 which Congress and the administration might also survey to extract those meeting the termination criteria of E.O. 14219.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr.,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The criteria are separated into three categories: Administrative Policies, Jewish Life on Campus, and Campus Conduct and Climate Concerns.—
Greg Norman,
Fox News,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Attribution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attribution. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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