authorship
Americannoun
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origin, especially with reference to an author, creator, producer, etc., of a work.
establishing the authorship of early medieval manuscripts.
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the occupation or career of writing books, articles, etc.
noun
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the origin or originator of a written work, plan, etc
a book of unknown authorship
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the profession of writing books
Etymology
Origin of authorship
Example Sentences
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UK company Books by People agrees there needs to be a trusted standard for how human authorship should be disclosed.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026
He responded that “the academic standards for authorship are well-established and well-known. My involvement here does not even come close to meeting those standards.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, a former president of the European Council who has worked to restore Poland's relationship with Brussels, claims authorship over SAFE.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
And what works for me is really being given authorship.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2025
A widely touted theory assigned authorship to Scandinavian emigres, who later picked up stakes, moved to Mexico, and became the Toltecs.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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