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

The artists credited with creating Franklin and authoring his books did not respond to requests from the BBC for comment.

From BBC

He ultimately rose to the level of chess grandmaster — the highest ranking possible — while authoring a series of strategy books and eventually appealing to a new generation of chess enthusiasts through social media.

From Los Angeles Times

When it came to telling Ono’s story, Sheff found himself at loggerheads over the ethics of authoring her biography.

From Salon

When it came to authoring his memoirs, Wolf turned to none other than Bruce Springsteen, the author of the bestselling "Born to Run" autobiography, for advice.

From Salon

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