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impute

Syllabification: (im·pute)

Pronunciation: /imˈpyo͞ot/

Definition of impute

[with object]

represent (something, especially something undesirable) as being done, caused, or possessed by someone; attribute:the crimes imputed to Richard
Finance assign (a value) to something by inference from the value of the products or processes to which it contributes: (as adjective imputed)recovering the initial outlay plus imputed interest
Theology ascribe (righteousness, guilt, etc.) to someone by virtue of a similar quality in another:Christ’s righteousness has been imputed to us

Derivatives

late Middle English: from Old French imputer, from Latin imputare 'enter in the account', from in- 'in, toward' + putare 'reckon'

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