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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Recently, the Academy’s Science and Technology Council approved new rules regarding human creative authorship in the creation of Generative Artificial Intelligence and other digital tools. —Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2025

The Academy and each branch will judge the achievement, taking into account the degree to which a human was at the heart of the creative authorship when choosing which movie to award. —Pete Hammond, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2025

Instead, voters are instructed to evaluate the degree of human creative authorship involved. —Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025

What transformed this discovery into purpose was Chad’s first venture into authorship, which resulted in Blend Don’t Break. —Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

author entry 1 + -ship

First Known Use

1710, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing authorship

• co-authorship

Rhymes for authorship

• battleship
• censorship
• chairmanship
• chieftainship
• comradeship
• consulship
• craftsmanship
• dealership
• draftsmanship
• fellowship
• fingertip
• internship

Kids Definition

authorship

noun

au·​thor·​ship ˈȯ-thər-ˌship 

1

: writing as an occupation

2

: the origin especially of a written work