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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ascribed

/əˈskraɪbd/ verb · British & US
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What does ascribed mean?

verb

Attributed or assigned to something or someone, often on the basis of incomplete or uncertain evidence. Past tense of ascribe.

Example

"The discovery was ascribed to a team of scientists who had been working on the project for years."

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