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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The way Trust Exercise flips these events in the novel’s second half, casting them in an entirely different light, is an emotionally unsettling experience that opens up provocative questions about ethics, intimacy, and authorship. Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024 His commitment also led Glen to the realm of authorship. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024 In a platform environment where algorithms push content toward glib homogeneity, questions of authorship are decidedly fraught. Brooke Erin Duffy, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 Marche’s similarly elegant blending of form and concept becomes a potent meditation on the life (and death) of authorship in the age of LLMs. Tom Comitta, WIRED, 9 May 2023 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 18 Dec. 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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