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 noble notion of authorship itself.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
As debate erupts over its true authorship, Catherine must confront the power of legacy, and the cost of proving herself.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
The noble notion of authorship itself.
—Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Their comments reflect how the program reframes spectatorship as authorship.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Authorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authorship. Accessed 15 Nov. 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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