1. the acts of regarding something as being caused by or belonging to someone or something
Usage: plural of attribution
2. statements identifying the sources or creators of works, ideas, or quotations
Usage: academic and publishing contexts

Examples

• The researcher’s attributions of the discovery to earlier scientists were well-documented.
• Proper attributions must be included when citing sources in academic papers.
• The art museum displayed clear attributions for each painting’s artist.
• Her attributions of the team’s success to hard work motivated everyone.
• The journalist checked all attributions before publishing the article.
• Multiple attributions were given for the same historical event.
• The book’s attributions section thanked dozens of contributors.