authoring

American  

[aw-ther-ing] / ˈɔ θər ɪŋ /

noun

Computers.

1. the writing of an electronic document or software program, especially a hypertext or multimedia application (often used attributively).

   the best authoring tools for creating your own website.

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authoring British  

/ ˈɔːθərɪŋ /

noun

1. computing

   1. the creation of documents, esp multimedia documents

   2. ( as modifier )

      an authoring tool

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Etymology

Origin of authoring

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

I’d hoped that authoring a guideline to movie theater etiquette at the start of 2025 might put enough determined energy into the universe to halt bad theater behavior once and for all.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026

He led the major leagues in batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage in 2025, all while authoring his fourth 50-homer campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

Roberts said he doesn’t expect Ohtani to steal as many bases as he did last year, when the 30-year-old swiped 59 bags while authoring baseball’s first 50-homer, 50-steal season.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2025

Kantor and Liptak suggest that he seized the opinion from Alito, authoring it himself.

From Slate • Sep. 16, 2024

To be sure, men and women have long been authoring their own content, beginning with drawings on cave walls up through Gutenberg and the typewriter.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman

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