attribute

Example Sentences

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The problem begins with the term “fuel economy,” or how much gasoline a given vehicle, regardless of other attributes, uses getting from point A to B.

From The Wall Street Journal

Treasuries aren’t as dull as they seem, and they have attributes—liquidity, security, and some tax benefits—favorable to income-seeking investors.

From Barron's

Researchers attribute part of this disparity to social and structural factors, including unequal access to health care, differences in educational opportunities, and known biases in cognitive testing.

From Science Daily

There were 28 days without any crossings from 15 November to 12 December, which some observers attributed to strong winds in the Channel.

From BBC

The entire increase was attributed to individuals classified as having anthropometric-only obesity.

From Science Daily