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Recent Examples of imputation
Third, the imputation accuracy might be compromised in this region as was shown by our Finnish sample.
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Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 2 Mar. 2010
The concept of imputation is not yet fully appreciated by forensics experts who have a biological background.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Mar. 2023
But a pardon still carries an imputation of guilt.
—Celina Tebor, USA TODAY, 23 Nov. 2021
In these cases — 1.2 million people in 2010, but probably many more in pandemic-scarred 2020 — the bureau has long used a statistical method called imputation, looking at nearby households to make educated guesses about who lives in the places the census field operation missed.
—New York Times, 12 Aug. 2021
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Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 2 Mar. 2010
The concept of imputation is not yet fully appreciated by forensics experts who have a biological background.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Mar. 2023
But a pardon still carries an imputation of guilt.
—Celina Tebor, USA TODAY, 23 Nov. 2021
In these cases — 1.2 million people in 2010, but probably many more in pandemic-scarred 2020 — the bureau has long used a statistical method called imputation, looking at nearby households to make educated guesses about who lives in the places the census field operation missed.
—New York Times, 12 Aug. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imputation
Noun
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Goodell was asked about the theory of NFL officiating, which stems from the insinuation that the Chiefs are on the receiving end of favorable calls during games.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Responding to these comments, Saraya revealed that her time off was for personal reasons and firmly shut down any insinuation that her wardrobe choices had anything to do with her absence.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Spring is approaching, innuendo is blooming and the ceiling in the Rays clubhouse is dripping.—
John Romano,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Feb. 2025
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In making a film about his formative experiences, Lent uses subtle innuendos to arrive at complete clarity about sexuality without being obvious.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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The allegations were cemented in a New York Times article — for which Baldoni has filed a $250 million libel lawsuit against the outlet — as well as Lively’s Dec. 31 lawsuit against her former costar.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
12 Feb. 2025
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The situation escalated quickly, with Baldoni responding by filing a $250 million libel suit against The New York Times and later a $400 million lawsuit against Lively, Reynolds, and her publicist Leslie Sloane for alleged defamation and civil extortion.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Imputation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imputation. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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