attribute

[uh-trib-yoot, a-truh-byoot] / əˈtrɪb yut, ˈæ trəˌbyut /

NOUN

feature

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aspect characteristic facet idiosyncrasy peculiarity quality quirk trait virtue

STRONG

character indication mark note particularity point property proprium sign speciality symbol

VERB

ascribe, assign to source

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apply associate blame connect credit refer trace

STRONG

accredit charge impute lay reference

WEAK

account for fix upon hang on hold responsible pin on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disconnect

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"Google will also be required to take practical steps to ensure publisher content is properly attributed in AI results," it added.

From Barron's

The analysts attributed the miss to offshore wind contract losses and lower onshore wind equipment volumes.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company in part attributed the increase to its acquisition of Prolec GE, which is expected to close next week.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company attributed the rise to higher earnings from operations and lower taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meituan, the market leader, reported a net loss equivalent to $2.6 billion for the third quarter, its first quarterly loss since 2022, which it attributed to intense competition in food delivery.

From The Wall Street Journal

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