Ascribe (6)
'ascribe' is the definition.
(I know that ascribe can be written as assign)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for assign that I've seen before include "Allocate (a task or duty)" , "Allocate, appoint" , "award" , "Allot or ascribe" , "Appoint to a duty" .)
'ascribe' is the definition.
(I know that ascribe is the is a more specific form of the action of credit.)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for credit that I've seen before include "Tick - distinction" , "Title" , "result of points on course" , "Commendation; tick" , "Arrangement for deferred payment" .)