Reattribute (Verb)
Meaning
Attribute to another source.
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The quote was initially attributed to Einstein, but it was later reattributed to Mark Twain as more evidence came to light.
- After reattributing the work to its rightful owner, the art gallery removed the false labels.
- Scientists are now reattributing the discovery to an earlier group who initially made the breakthrough.
- Historians have spent years reattributing the works of famous paintings to lesser-known but equally talented artists.
- The author reattributed the popular phrase to an ancient philosopher to give proper credit to its origins.