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 Bank of America estimates that a combination of different-cell imputation and the varied impact of tariffs likely will alter the headline CPI reading by only a basis point or two — 0.01 or 0.02 percentage point. Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Aug. 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 By reducing noise and missing values, AI simplifies data imputation, categorization and clustering, improving data accessibility. Sandeep Shilawat, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 That kind of guess is known as single imputation. Quanta Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for imputation
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Noun
  • And because Epstein cultivated as many high-profile contacts as possible, that leaves a whole lot of people potentially exposed to unfounded insinuations.
    Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026
  • But facts don’t stand in the way of the Sun Sentinel’s insinuation and whispering.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Cheng draws on new research for this book and promises to cut through the propaganda, innuendo, and mystery surrounding the Kims and North Korea.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Jan. 2026
  • But in many ways, the plot comes second to the silly jokes, innuendos, and songs.
    Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 27 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Kennedy's attorneys are claiming defamation both in the form of libel and slander, and are alleging civil conspiracy to make false accusations, along with assault, battery, and more.
    Lauren Linder, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Following her termination, Wise filed a lawsuit against the county alleging libel, wrongful termination and tortious interference, according to court documents.
    Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 3 Feb. 2026

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“Imputation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imputation. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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