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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There was experimental literature in which the role of the author could be tweaked; in popular fiction, authorship could be a flexible concept.
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Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Another panel that night will gather a group of contemporary artists to look closely at studio production, the border between authorship and collaboration, and the experience of working under a mentor, which plays out uniquely in the film.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
Individual practices remain distinct, yet contribute to a larger, collective framework that emphasizes interdependence over singular authorship.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Artificial intelligence is raising new questions about authorship, intellectual property and the value of human creativity.
—Julie Finch, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
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Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Another panel that night will gather a group of contemporary artists to look closely at studio production, the border between authorship and collaboration, and the experience of working under a mentor, which plays out uniquely in the film.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
Individual practices remain distinct, yet contribute to a larger, collective framework that emphasizes interdependence over singular authorship.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Artificial intelligence is raising new questions about authorship, intellectual property and the value of human creativity.
—Julie Finch, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for authorship
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“Authorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authorship. Accessed 8 Apr. 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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