Attribute: meaning, definitions and examples

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attribute

 

[ หˆรฆtrษชหŒbjuหt ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in data analysis

A characteristic or quality that describes a data object. It can be a column in a database table or a field in a data structure.

Synonyms

characteristic, feature, property

Examples of usage

  • Each attribute in the dataset represents a different feature of the data.
  • The 'age' attribute of a person record indicates their age at a specific point in time.
Context #2 | Noun

in philosophy

An inherent characteristic or quality of a person or thing.

Synonyms

characteristic, quality, trait

Examples of usage

  • Honesty is a positive attribute that is valued in relationships.
  • Her intelligence is a key attribute that makes her successful in her career.
Context #3 | Verb

in grammar

To ascribe a quality or characteristic to someone or something.

Synonyms

ascribe, assign, credit

Examples of usage

  • She attributes her success to hard work and determination.
  • The team's victory was attributed to their strong teamwork.

Translations

Translations of the word "attribute" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atributo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Attribut

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ atribut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐั‚ั€ะธะฑัƒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ atrybut

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฑžๆ€ง (ใžใใ›ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท attribut

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ atributo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nitelik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ atribut

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ atribรบt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฑžๆ€ง (shว”xรฌng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ atribut

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eiginleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั‚ั€ะธะฑัƒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒ‘แƒฃแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ atribut

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ atributo

Etymology

The word 'attribute' originated from the Latin word 'attributus', which means 'assigned or allotted'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century with the meaning 'to ascribe or assign a quality to someone or something'. Over time, its usage expanded to include characteristics of data objects and inherent qualities of people or things. Today, 'attribute' is commonly used in various fields such as data analysis, philosophy, and grammar.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,128 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.