authorship

noun

au·​thor·​ship ˈȯ-thər-ˌship How to pronounce authorship (audio)
1
: the profession of writing
2
: the source (such as the author) of a piece of writing, music, or art
3
: the state or act of writing, creating, or causing

Examples of authorship in a Sentence

His first attempt at authorship failed.
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Efforts include creating a hotline for people struggling to get help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and his authorship of the $110 billion disaster relief bill signed by former President Joe Biden. Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 14 Mar. 2025 There’s this authorship of generational stories that get lost because they’re not written or recorded. Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025 Tokenization enables permanent, transparent records of authorship, creation date, ownership transfers, and even detailed licensing agreements. Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 The group seeks to raise awareness of authorship opportunities for U.S. scientists. Andrew Freedman, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for authorship

Word History

Etymology

author entry 1 + -ship

First Known Use

1710, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of authorship was in 1710

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“Authorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authorship. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

authorship

noun
au·​thor·​ship ˈȯ-thər-ˌship How to pronounce authorship (audio)
1
: writing as an occupation
2
: the origin especially of a written work

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