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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By providing a standardized method for verifying content origin and authorship, Adobe's initiative could contribute to a more transparent and accountable online environment. Melody Brue, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 By Duncan Hosie / Made by History September 18, 2024 9:00 AM EDT In recent weeks, Donald Trump has disavowed authorship of Project 2025, a sweeping playbook to remake the federal government into a stronghold of conservative power. Duncan Hosie / Made By History, TIME, 18 Sep. 2024 Fair collaborators share leadership in projects, proposals, and authorship. Byrodrigo Pérez Ortega, science.org, 13 Aug. 2024 But that still leaves room for situations when works employ AI but also demonstrate a certain level of human authorship and creativity. Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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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