author
a person who writes a novel, poem, essay, etc.; the composer of a literary work, as distinguished from a compiler, translator, editor, or copyist.
the literary production or productions of a writer: to find a passage in an author.
the maker of anything; creator; originator: the author of a new tax plan.
Computers. the writer of a software program, especially a hypertext or multimedia application.
to write; be the author of: He authored a history of the Civil War.
to originate; create a design for: She authored a new system for teaching chemistry.
Origin of author
1Other words from author
- au·tho·ri·al [aw-thawr-ee-uhl, aw-thohr-], /ɔˈθɔr i əl, ɔˈθoʊr-/, adjective
- au·thor·less, adjective
- mul·ti·au·thored, adjective
- pro·au·thor, adjective
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How to use author in a sentence
What’s more, the authors warned the Covid-19 pandemic is poised to worsen the spread of measles.
2019 was a terrible year for measles. 2021 could be much worse. | Julia Belluz | November 12, 2020 | VoxThe authors reasoned that at the time of the flight — March 2 — neither the UK nor Vietnam had more than a handful of Covid-19 cases, so it’s very likely the transmissions occurred in the air.
How risky is air travel in the pandemic? Here’s what the science says. | Brian Resnick | November 12, 2020 | VoxAndy likes novels, while Lucia seeks out books by female authors, particularly historical novels, in Spanish.
Date Lab update: Their boots matched, at least! Here’s what happened next. | Damona Hoffman | November 12, 2020 | Washington PostThe upstart is still in its early stages, but founder David Blake says that readers could talk directly to authors down the road.
As edtech crowds up, Campuswire bets big on real-time learning | Natasha Mascarenhas | November 11, 2020 | TechCrunchWith the addition of this new specimen, preserved “in mint condition,” she and the authors could date back its tongue meant for waiting and catching its prey back nearly 100 million years before this sneaky snacking method was previously recorded.
This weird Cretaceous amphibian has the oldest-recorded ballistic tongue | Sara Kiley Watson | November 11, 2020 | Popular-Science
Is this a conscious authorial technique on your part, or do you just let it flow and see what appears?
I think when you move from novel to TV script, you lose your authorial voice.
Whatever it takes to get out of your own head and avoid authorial narcissism.
To her great credit, Sally was as adamant about my authorial freedom as Ben was, until last week.
Jeff Himmelman: The Storm Over My Ben Bradlee Book, ‘Yours in Truth’ | Jeff Himmelman | May 14, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTOn the other hand, I sensed a bit too much authorial affection for Elliott.
For even at that early time in his authorial life, Pierre, however vain of his fame, was not at all proud of his paper.
Pierre; or The Ambiguities | Herman MelvilleI will now proceed with the self-imposed duty of recording my authorial performances.
My Life as an Author | Martin Farquhar TupperThere were also some other small matters wherein authorial energy busied itself.
My Life as an Author | Martin Farquhar TupperOther forms of authorial homage are to be met with in the way of complimentary photographs, and oil or water-colour portraits.
My Life as an Author | Martin Farquhar TupperHowever, that in my authorial fashion I have tried, let the following paper prove; written and published nearly thirty years ago.
My Life as an Author | Martin Farquhar Tupper
British Dictionary definitions for author
/ (ˈɔːθə) /
a person who composes a book, article, or other written work: Related adjective: auctorial
a person who writes books as a profession; writer
the writings of such a person: reviewing a postwar author
an originator or creator: the author of this plan
to write or originate
Origin of author
1Derived forms of author
- authorial (ɔːˈθɔːrɪəl), adjective
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