attributable
Pronunciation: [əˈtrɪb.jʊ.tə.bəl]
Word
Context: “cause and effect”
(adjective) when something can be said to be the reason for something else. If we can find out why something happened and link it to a specific cause, we can say it is attributable to that cause.
Example
The team's success is attributable to their hard work and collaboration.
Example
His failure was not attributable to a lack of effort; he simply faced too many obstacles.
Example
What factors are attributable to the rise in sales this quarter?
Context: “analysis”
(adjective) when we can connect something back to a specific source or cause in research or studies. If we see why a certain outcome occurred and can tie it to a specific factor, it's called attributable.
Example
The increase in temperature was attributable to climate change, as scientists explained.
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The error in the study was not attributable to the sample size; it was due to incorrect data collection.
Example
Can you explain which outcomes are attributable to the new policy changes?
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