Definitions for attribute

Definitions for (noun) attribute

Main entry: attribute

Definition: an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity


Main entry: dimension, property, attribute

Definition: a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

Usage: self-confidence is not an endearing property


Definitions for (verb) attribute

Main entry: impute, ascribe, assign, attribute

Definition: attribute or credit to

Usage: We attributed this quotation to Shakespeare; People impute great cleverness to cats


Main entry: assign, attribute

Definition: decide as to where something belongs in a scheme

Usage: The biologist assigned the mushroom to the proper class


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