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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Byjennifer C. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The generation that was counted out – Gen Z – is showing up, embracing authorship and rejecting the idea that young viewers will only watch at home.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 June 2026
On the surface, the issue is authorship.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Now that it has been unrolled, efforts to determine the authorship of the paper is underway.
—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
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“Authorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authorship. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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