attribuzione

attribution

noun aht-tree-boo-tsee-OH-neh Less Common

Origin: from Latin 'attribuere' (to assign)

Also means

assignment

Usage Note

Attribuzione is the act of assigning something, whether credit for an artwork, a responsibility, or official powers (l'attribuzione delle competenze). The plural attribuzioni often means the duties or powers granted to an office.

Examples

"L'attribuzione del premio è ufficiale."

Natural Translation

The award's attribution is official.

Literal Translation

The attribution of-the prize is official.

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