authorship

noun

1. the fact or state of being the author of a book, article, work of art, etc.; the origin or attribution of a work

   B2

   usually uncountableformal

   • "The authorship of the poem is still unknown."B1
   • "She has claimed authorship of the report."B2
   • "The painting's authorship was established by experts."C1

2. the act, process, or profession of writing or creating a work

   C1

   uncountableformal

   • "Authorship requires patience and discipline."B2
   • "The study examines authorship in collaborative research."C1
   • "The prize recognizes excellence in authorship."C2