authorship
noun
au·thor·ship
ˈȯ-thər-ˌship 
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.
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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
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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
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“Authorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authorship. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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authorship
noun
au·thor·ship
ˈȯ-thər-ˌship
1
: writing as an occupation
2
: the origin especially of a written work
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