attribution / write-up
die Zuschreibung, die Zuschreibungen
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attribution
The assignment of a characteristic, intention, or responsibility to a person or thing.
Die Zuschreibung von Schuld an den Angeklagten war nicht ausreichend begründet.
The attribution of blame to the defendant was not sufficiently substantiated.
attribution
The attribution of a work of art, literary text, or other work to a particular creator, especially when this attribution is uncertain.
Die Zuschreibung des Gemäldes an Rembrandt ist unter Fachleuten umstritten.
The attribution of the painting to Rembrandt is disputed among experts.
write-up
In accounting, an increase in the book value of an asset after a previous impairment has been fully or partially reversed.
Die Zuschreibung der Aktie verbesserte das Jahresergebnis des Unternehmens.
The write-up of the stock improved the company's annual results.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Zuschreibungen |
| genitive | der Zuschreibung |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Zuschreibung | die Zuschreibungen |
| accusative | die Zuschreibung | die Zuschreibungen |
| dative | der Zuschreibung | den Zuschreibungen |
| genitive | der Zuschreibung | der Zuschreibungen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Zuschreibung' (attribution / write-up) is formed from the separable verb 'zuschreiben' (to attribute / write up) with the ending '-ung'. In the verb, 'zu-' is separated in a main clause, while it remains attached in the infinitive and in a subordinate clause.
Die Zuschreibung wurde überprüft, bevor man dem Autor die Aussage zuschrieb.
The attribution was reviewed before the statement was attributed to the author.
When assigning a characteristic, intention, or responsibility, the thing being assigned is often introduced with 'von' (of) and the person or thing affected with 'an' (to). This construction is especially common in factual and academic texts.
Die Studie untersucht die Zuschreibung typischer Eigenschaften an Männer und Frauen.
The study examines the attribution of typical characteristics to men and women.
In art history and literary studies, 'Zuschreibung' (attribution) is often used with 'an' (to) and the name of a possible creator. Typical collocations are 'umstrittene Zuschreibung' (disputed attribution) and 'unsichere Zuschreibung' (uncertain attribution).
Die umstrittene Zuschreibung an den jungen Maler wird weiterhin untersucht.
The disputed attribution to the young painter is still being investigated.
This meaning belongs to the technical language of accounting. 'Zuschreibung' (write-up) often appears together with 'Buchwert' (book value), 'Wertminderung' (impairment), and 'Jahresabschluss' (annual financial statements).
Die Zuschreibung zum Buchwert wurde im Jahresabschluss dokumentiert.
The write-up to the book value was documented in the annual financial statements.
