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attribution

allocation

noun ah-tree-boo-SYOHN Rare
People & Society Work

Also means

assignment

Usage Note

Attribution covers both the act of assigning something (a prize, a role, a grant) and the thing assigned. In grammar, the complément d'attribution is the indirect object — the person to whom something is given. The plural attributions commonly means 'responsibilities' or 'remit' in an official or professional context.

Examples

"L'attribution du prix a surpris tout le monde."

Natural Translation

The award allocation surprised everyone.

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