authorship

noun — 2 senses

authorship

noun

Etymology From author + -ship.

1

The quality or state of being an author; the function or dignity of an author.

2

The source; the origin; the origination.

  • We are unaware of the authorship of this book.
Derived terms
coauthorship, honorary authorship, hyperauthorship

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