imputation

[ im-pyoo-tey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of imputing.
2. an attribution, as of fault or crime; accusation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of imputation¹

1535–45; < Late Latin imputātiōn- (stem of imputātiō ), equivalent to Latin imputāt ( us ) past participle of imputāre to ascribe, impute + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

"The Government of India strongly rejects these preposterous imputations," it said.

From BBC

WeCount synthesizes the data and creates imputations for the clinics that don't send their data.

From Salon

The motion added that the stories were “at least substantially true” and “did not contain defamatory imputation.”

From Seattle Times

This disconnect between the myth of Penn and the complicated reality strikes at the heart of the NAR identity, which has tried to avoid imputations of racism or white supremacy.

From Salon

The imputation of ignorance on two Black men won her applause and laughter from the show’s live audience.

From Washington Times