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

Your corporate brand is one stock, and AI search rewards distributed human authorship. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

As debate with her sister Claire (Adrienne Warren) and her dad’s star student Hal (Jin) erupts over the discovery’s true authorship, Catherine must confront the power of legacy and the cost of proving herself. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 July 2026

Others have profited from our culture while excluding us from ownership, authorship, and authority. — Sheryl Nance-Nash, ARTnews.com, 6 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. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 28 June 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