Definitions
- Referring to the act of assigning or attributing something to someone or something. - Talking about the process of entering data into a computer system or database. - Describing the act of inferring or deducing something based on available information.
- Referring to the act of assigning or attributing something to someone or something. - Talking about the process of inferring or deducing something based on available information. - Describing the act of laying blame or responsibility on someone for something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of assigning or attributing something to someone or something.
- 2Both words can be used in legal or financial contexts.
- 3Both words involve making a connection between two things or people.
What is the difference?
- 1Form: Imputing is a gerund or present participle, while impute is a verb.
- 2Usage: Imputing is more commonly used in technical or computer-related contexts, while impute is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 3Connotation: Imputing is often neutral or positive, while impute can have negative connotations when used to assign blame or responsibility.
Remember this!
Imputing and impute are synonyms that refer to the act of assigning or attributing something to someone or something. However, imputing is a gerund or present participle that describes an ongoing or continuous action, often used in technical or computer-related contexts. On the other hand, impute is a verb that refers to a completed or past action, and can have negative connotations when used to assign blame or responsibility.
