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 regulator said it would like more assurance that the ONS had sufficient steps in place to regularly review and improve sample design and representativeness, tackling bias, survey methodology, and imputation.

From BBC

The regulator said it would like more assurance that the ONS has sufficient steps in place to regularly review and improve sample design and representativeness, bias, survey methodology, and imputation.

From BBC

"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