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attribution

[a-truh-byoo-shuhn] / ˌæ trəˈbju ʃən /
NOUN
act of attributing
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Confidence estimates are also lower for underdeveloped parts of the world, where a lack of consistent, long-term records limits attribution science's reach.

From Barron's Jul. 16, 2026

The authors note that additional scientific concerns have been raised about other parts of the DOE report, including its treatment of climate change detection and attribution.

From Science Daily Jul. 2, 2026

"Even when all suspicions point toward Iran or Iran-aligned groups, governments may avoid immediate public attribution because they want to preserve room for de-escalation and avoid being trapped into a military response," Bitar said.

From Barron's May 18, 2026

However, Ulmen's lawyers have rejected her characterisation of the situation and say no "unilateral attribution of blame" has been made towards their client.

From BBC Mar. 28, 2026

Ms. Hussey gave him all the ideas about attribution that went into the thief’s letters.

From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett




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