unattributed answer
[/ˌʌnəˈtrɪbjətɪd ˈænsər/]
nounpl: unattributed answers
resposta não atribuída
1. An answer or response provided without crediting or naming its source, author, or origin
The research paper contained several unattributed answers that raised concerns about plagiarism.
O artigo de pesquisa continha várias respostas não atribuídas que levantaram preocupações sobre plágio.
2. A reply or solution presented anonymously or without identifying who provided it
On the forum, users often post unattributed answers to technical questions.
No fórum, os usuários frequentemente postam respostas não atribuídas para perguntas técnicas.
3. Information or an explanation given without proper citation or source acknowledgment
The student submitted an unattributed answer copied from an online source.
O aluno enviou uma resposta não atribuída copiada de uma fonte online.
In both Brazilian and American academic contexts, unattributed answers are considered problematic and often violate academic integrity policies. In online communities and forums, unattributed answers are increasingly scrutinized due to concerns about misinformation and the need for source verification, particularly evident in the age of AI-generated content.
NYC Slang
no source flex; ghost answer
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