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- Dictionaryimpute/ɪmˈpjuːt/
verb
- 1. represent (something, especially something undesirable) as being done or possessed by someone; attribute: "the crimes imputed to Richard"
- 2. assign (a value) to something by inference from the value of the products or processes to which it contributes: "by imputing the interest rates they potentially introduce a measurement error"
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to say that someone is responsible for something that has happened, especially something bad, or that something is the cause of something else: For purposes of the company's violations, the conduct of its officials and employees may be imputed to the firm.
Impute is a somewhat formal word that is used to suggest that someone or something has done or is guilty of something. It is similar in meaning to such words as ascribe and attribute, though it is more likely to suggest an association with something that brings discredit.
Impute definition: to attribute or ascribe. See examples of IMPUTE used in a sentence.
If you impute something such as blame or a crime to someone, you say that they are responsible for it or are the cause of it. [ formal ] It is grossly unfair to impute blame to the United Nations.
1. to attribute or ascribe: The children imputed magical powers to the old woman. 2. to attribute or ascribe (something discreditable) to someone or something. 3. to attribute (righteousness, guilt, etc.) to a person or persons vicariously.
to say that someone is responsible for something that has happened, especially something bad, or that something is the cause of something else: For purposes of the company's violations, the conduct of its officials and employees may be imputed to the firm.
The verb impute can be used to blame someone for doing something bad, give credit for good work, or just tell it like it is, like when you impute your lateness to my not telling you where to meet me. When you impute something, you name the cause of something that has happened.
Definition of impute verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Jun 2, 2024 · impute (third-person singular simple present imputes, present participle imputing, simple past and past participle imputed) ( transitive) To attribute or ascribe ( responsibility or fault) to a cause or source . Synonyms: attribute, insinuate, charge, imply. The teacher imputed the student's failure to his nervousness.
Definitions of 'impute' If you impute something such as blame or a crime to someone, you say that they are responsible for it or are the cause of it. [formal] [...] More. Pronunciations of 'impute' American English: ɪmpyut British English: ɪmpjuːt. More. Conjugations of 'impute' present simple: I impute, you impute [...]
