attribution
//ˌætrɪˈbjuːʃən//
Noun
attributionSingular
attributionsPlural
1
The act of attributing something, especially a work of art or a literary composition, to a particular person or source.
The attribution of this painting to Rembrandt has been questioned by several art historians.
2
A statement or acknowledgment that credits the source of information, a quotation, or a creative work.
Please include proper attribution when using images from this website.
3
In psychology, the process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events.
Attribution theory helps us understand how people interpret the reasons behind others' actions.