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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The article's publication sparked its own controversy regarding authorship.
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Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
In the digital era, authorship often seems to be undermined and extended all at once.
—Glenn Adamson, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Linguists are quick to point out, however, that authorship attribution is not an exact science.
—Julia Webster Ayuso, The Dial, 21 Nov. 2024
Also, the shift in perception regarding authorship when using AI tools has profound implications for creative industries.
—Fabio Moioli, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Authorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authorship. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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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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