imputed

[ im-pyoo-tid ]
/ ɪmˈpyu tɪd /

adjective

estimated to have a certain cash value, although no money has been received or credited.

Origin of imputed

First recorded in 1905–10; impute + -ed2

OTHER WORDS FROM imputed

un·im·put·ed, adjective

Definition for imputed (2 of 2)

impute
[ im-pyoot ]
/ ɪmˈpyut /

verb (used with object), im·put·ed, im·put·ing.

to attribute or ascribe: The children imputed magical powers to the old woman.
to attribute or ascribe (something discreditable), as to a person.
Law. to ascribe to or charge (a person) with an act or quality because of the conduct of another over whom one has control or for whose acts or conduct one is responsible.
Theology. to attribute (righteousness, guilt, etc.) to a person or persons vicariously; ascribe as derived from another.
Obsolete. to charge (a person) with fault.

Origin of impute

1325–75; Middle English imputen < Latin imputāre, equivalent to im- im-1 + putāre to assess, reckon, think; see putative

synonym study for impute

1. See attribute.

OTHER WORDS FROM impute

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH impute

impugn impute

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British Dictionary definitions for imputed

impute
/ (ɪmˈpjuːt) /

verb (tr)

to attribute or ascribe (something dishonest or dishonourable, esp a criminal offence) to a person
to attribute to a source or cause I impute your success to nepotism
commerce to give (a notional value) to goods or services when the real value is unknown

Derived forms of impute

imputation, noun imputative, adjective imputer, noun

Word Origin for impute

C14: from Latin imputāre, from im- + putāre to think, calculate