Definition

To change who is credited for something, giving recognition to a different person or source.

Example

The committee decided to reattribute the award to the original creator of the project.

Conversation

I think we should reattribute the credit for the project to the whole team.

That's a great idea! Everyone worked hard on it.

Exactly! It’s important that we all get recognized for our efforts.

For sure, that will boost everyone's motivation for future projects.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reattribute → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "attribuere" (meaning to assign or attribute). The word means to assign something again or to give it a new attribution.

Memory Tip

Think of 'assigning again' — 're-' means again, and 'attribuere' means to assign.

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