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attributing

/əˈtrɪbjʊɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does attributing mean?

verb

Attributing is the act of assigning or ascribing something, such as a quality, characteristic, or responsibility, to a person, thing, or idea. It involves identifying the source or origin of something.

Example

"The artist was attributing the style of the painting to the influence of the Renaissance."

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