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Authorship Definition & Meaning

authorship
noun
  1. the act of creating written works; "writing was a form of therapy for him"; "it was a matter of disputed authorship"
  2. the act of initiating a new idea or theory or writing; "the authorship of the theory is disputed"

"Authorship" in song lyrics

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  • "studio authorship"
    AOL — AOL
  • "what is authorship"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does authorship mean?
the act of creating written works; "writing was a form of therapy for him"; "it was a matter of disputed authorship" the act of initiating a new idea or theory or writing; "the authorship of the theory is disputed"
What part of speech is authorship?
Authorship is a noun.
How many definitions does authorship have?
Authorship has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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