Synonyms of attribute

Noun


1. property, attribute, dimension, concept, conception, construct

usage: a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished; "self-confidence is not an endearing property"

2. attribute, abstraction, abstract entity

usage: an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity

Verb


1. impute, ascribe, assign, attribute, evaluate, pass judgment, judge

usage: attribute or credit to; "We attributed this quotation to Shakespeare"; "People impute great cleverness to cats"

2. assign, attribute, evaluate, pass judgment, judge

usage: decide as to where something belongs in a scheme; "The biologist assigned the mushroom to the proper class"

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Definition and meaning of attribute (Dictionary)