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

Kramer said that, as the industry evolves, the Academy continues to reward human authorship and creation. — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

In literary nonfiction, though, the relationship between voice and authorship is more complicated. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

The tools do more than pick out obvious indicators of AI authorship, such as the excessive use of em dashes and bullet points. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 27 Oct. 2026

Vocals also serve as a powerful act of reclamation, both of authorship and identity. — Rachel Narozniak, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 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