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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.


authoring British  
/ ˈɔːθərɪŋ /

noun

  1. computing

    1. the creation of documents, esp multimedia documents

    2. ( as modifier )

      an authoring tool

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of authoring

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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His career accomplishments include founding the National Museum of African American History and Culture and authoring numerous books, including one on the NMAAHC's creation.

From Barron's Sep. 8, 2026

Joining Elon Musk’s platform just days before his interview with Owens dropped, Biden began tweeting with relentless energy, sometimes authoring over 100 posts a day.

From Salon Aug. 2, 2026

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

From BBC Dec. 2, 2025

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 Oct. 21, 2025

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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