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attributable

Pronunciation: [əˈtrɪb.jʊ.tə.bəl]

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Learn how to use attributable in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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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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Pronunciation: [əˈtrɪb.jʊ.tə.bəl]

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