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imputation

noun

ˌim-pyə-ˈtā-shən

Definition of imputation

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 The carry-forward imputation method treated October prices as unchanged. — Wire Services wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 13 Jan. 2026 There’s a greater likelihood that inflation data will have a higher level of imputations, noted RBC’s Reid. — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025 While loans can be made without interest that might trigger the imputation of interest under the tax rules. — Martin Shenkman, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 More programs followed, and multiple imputation became more widespread. — Quanta Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for imputation

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When Torosian, the naturopath, testified for a second time, in February, 2025, Rau’s attorney made a shocking insinuation.

— D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Every anniversary, every reopening of the case, and every new statement from a witness from four decades ago has reignited the same insinuation—sold as a revelation—dredging up the family’s pain.

— Gustavo Egusquiza, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of insinuation

Noun

Similar to modern innuendo, phallic imagery was sometimes used to subvert taboos and humorously challenge norms.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
There’s a lot of clever innuendo as the other women question its function and design.

— Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of innuendo

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The media’s coverage of the couple was at times critical, and in 2008 the McCanns reached settlements in libel cases brought against British tabloids that alleged they were involved in Madeleine’s disappearance.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
The libel continued this week when, after years and years of Ryan Murphy teasing a return, Disney+ and Hulu announced that a revival of the series is in fact officially on the way.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

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