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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Spin Staff, SPIN, 15 June 2026
That sense of authorship turns early buyers into advocates, and the community sees genuine momentum instead of a launch trying to manufacture FOMO.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The research, conducted by Francois Berkmans, Ludovic Nys, and Maxence Bigerelle, focuses on how surface metrology—essentially, the texture and topography of a painting’s brushstrokes—can be used like a fingerprint to zero in on the authorship of a particular artwork.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 11 June 2026
The clothing felt tied to authorship, personal taste and cultural fluency, strengthening the broader impression Imah left throughout the night.
—Partner Content, Variety, 10 June 2026
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“Authorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authorship. Accessed 23 Jun. 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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