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 group seeks to raise awareness of authorship opportunities for U.S. scientists.
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Andrew Freedman, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Her husband, who was able to quit his job after Hexed really took off, helps her with the business end of authorship, as well as the — ahem — business end of writing male characters, too.
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While it’s deeply attached to the world of creation and the concept of authorship, France also holds the status of Europe’s biggest hub for AI innovation.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Feb. 2025
On January 29, 2025, the U.S. Copyright Office issued a report on generative AI, which underscores the importance of human authorship and originality - foundational principles of academic integrity.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Andrew Freedman, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Her husband, who was able to quit his job after Hexed really took off, helps her with the business end of authorship, as well as the — ahem — business end of writing male characters, too.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
While it’s deeply attached to the world of creation and the concept of authorship, France also holds the status of Europe’s biggest hub for AI innovation.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 28 Feb. 2025
On January 29, 2025, the U.S. Copyright Office issued a report on generative AI, which underscores the importance of human authorship and originality - foundational principles of academic integrity.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Authorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authorship. Accessed 6 Apr. 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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