imputation

noun

ˌim-pyə-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce imputation (audio)
Definition of imputationnext
as in insinuation
a slyly or subtly derogatory remark I resent the imputation that I'm nice to Grandmother because she has money

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Recent Examples of imputation Much will depend on the imputations that drive the PCE index (e.g. housing expense, rent etc.). — William Dunkelberg, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024 Third, the imputation accuracy might be compromised in this region as was shown by our Finnish sample. — Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 2 Mar. 2010 The concept of imputation is not yet fully appreciated by forensics experts who have a biological background. — IEEE Spectrum, 20 Mar. 2023 But a pardon still carries an imputation of guilt. — Celina Tebor, USA TODAY, 23 Nov. 2021 See All Example Sentences for imputation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imputation
  1. insinuation
  2. innuendo
  3. libel
Noun
  • Just the same, there is an argument with the free-market champion’s insinuation that TikTok and other social media should be blamed for socialism’s alleged popularity.
    — John Tamny, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • And so Tyla’s comments were also taken as an insinuation of superiority over Black people.
    — Funmi Fetto, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025
Definition of insinuation
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  • The allegation might have risen above ignorant innuendo if Lyman had tried to show any evidence that the governor, the mayor or the port commissioner had anything to do with the container ship striking the bridge.
    — Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
  • Some would now be addressed by a company’s HR department, but back then they were considered the norm, including innuendo.
    — Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
Definition of innuendo
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  • On New Year’s Eve, Baldoni and nine other plaintiffs, including crisis publicist Melissa Nathan and Abel sued the New York Times for $250 million for libel.
    — Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Lively also advances procedural arguments to dismiss the defamation claims, including that Baldoni brought his lawsuit past the one year window to sue for libel.
    — Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of libel

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“Imputation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imputation. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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