attributable

[ uh-trib-yoo-tuh-buhl ]

/ əˈtrɪb yʊ tə bəl /

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able to be considered the result of the cause indicated: Its success in becoming one of the most livable urban environments is attributable to a bold long-term vision, expressed in unconventional planning decisions.

able to be considered a quality or characteristic of the person, thing, group, etc., indicated: To eliminate variability in brain measurements attributable to gender, only males were included in this study.

able to be considered the work or action of the person or group indicated: Statements in this blog are made solely by the author and are not attributable to the law firm for which she works.

able to be considered a product of the indicated period, culture, etc.: The theme for performances at the carnival is anything attributable to the 16th century—any art, science, game, martial activity, or cuisine.

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Origin of attributable

attribut(e) + -able

OTHER WORDS FROM attributable

non·at·trib·ut·a·ble, adjectiveun·at·trib·ut·a·ble, adjective

Words nearby attributable

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How to use attributable in a sentence

On the other hand, I’d be surprised if there isn’t some element of athletes being “chosen by their sport” in part based on pre-existing psychological attributes like willingness to suffer.
Why Endurance Athletes Feel Less Pain|Alex Hutchinson|October 7, 2020|Outside Online
There’s a second product under development that’s focused on nutritional attributes for applications in sports nutrition and nutritional supplements, McIntyre said.
Motif Foodworks preps commercial production for its first ingredient, improving the flavor of beef substitutes|Jonathan Shieber|October 1, 2020|TechCrunch
If a campaign is lucky, it will find its way through a wilderness of polling, voter attributes, demographics, turnout, impressions, gerrymandering, and ad buys to connect with voters in a way that moves or even inspires them.
The technology that powers the 2020 campaigns, explained|Tate Ryan-Mosley|September 28, 2020|MIT Technology Review
Local business service attributes in ads These new ad attributes, such as curbside pickup, may be helpful to consumers trying to make buying decisions.
Google local ads gain Smart Bidding for store sales, ‘pick up later,’ service attributes|Greg Sterling|September 23, 2020|Search Engine Land

Genentech’s plan is to feed this information into a neural network that can map a patient’s health attributes.
How to make A.I. smarter|jonathanvanian2015|September 21, 2020|Fortune
While all these deaths are not attributable to ISIS alone, ISIS is identified as the primary actor.
ISIS’s Gruesome Muslim Death Toll|Dean Obeidallah|October 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This and other excellent results are attributable to several changes in the political structure of policing.
Prosecuting Officer Wilson Won't Bring Justice to Ferguson|Candace McCoy|August 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
None of the SARs reports any projected savings attributable to a higher rate.
Does America’s $400 Billion Stealth Jet Need Another Engine?|Bill Sweetman|July 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And this appears to be attributable, at least in part, to the fact that Mortenson had secrets he wanted to protect.
Is It Time to Forgive Greg Mortenson?|Jon Krakauer|April 8, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Part of that is attributable to differences in life choices and family circumstances, but not all.
Wisconsin’s Repeal of Equal Pay Rights Adds to Battles for Women|Michelle Goldberg|April 7, 2012|DAILY BEAST
If you will allow me to say it, I think his extra word ‘very’ stands explained: it is attributable to a defect of memory.
The Man that Corrupted Hadleyburg|Mark Twain
To this fact is attributable the very small loss our assailants sustained.
Famous Adventures And Prison Escapes of the Civil War|Various
She is in every respect beautifully finished, and some of her success may be attributable to the excellence of her workmanship.
Yachting Vol. 2|Various.
To the unavoidable want of unity in command this delay was probably attributable.
The British Expedition to the Crimea|William Howard Russell
Whatever measure of comparative freedom we now enjoy was entirely attributable to the Insurrection of '98.
Is Ulster Right?|Anonymous