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

This raises so many questions about authorship and what AI means for this industry but those are questions for another day. — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 July 2026

For Chad Nelson, the ownership strategy begins with authorship. — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Advertisement Parton turned exaggeration into authorship through repetition and scale. — Debbie Millman, Time, 25 July 2026

The initiative also features intimate panels and fireside chats centered on ownership, authorship and navigating the evolving entertainment landscape. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 July 2026

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