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reattribution

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The act of attributing again.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • the reattribution of a text of disputed authorship

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2

noun

Meaning 2

The process of determining whether artwork is real or fake, and, if fake, determining when and by whom it was created.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Qualifier: crime

Topics: art, arts

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A therapeutic technique in which the client is encouraged to consider possible alternate causes for events.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Qualifier: psychotherapy

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4

noun

Meaning 4

A change of attribution for a target (usually a customer or user) that was previously active.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Topics: business, marketing

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English reattribute Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English -ion English reattribution From reattribute + -ion.