26984 words

author

9 definitions • 12 examples
1
the writer of a book, article, play, etc.:

Examples:

He is the author of two books on French history.
2
a person who begins or creates something:

Examples:

She's the author of the company's recent success/of all our troubles.
3
to write a book, article, etc.:

Examples:

He has authored more than 30 books.
4
to create something:

Examples:

The deal is being authored by a Greek diplomat.
5
a writer of a book, article, etc., or a person whose main job is writing books:

Examples:

a talented young author
He is the author of seven books.
6
the writer of a book, article, etc.:

Examples:

He is a best-selling author.
The author of the report said his findings were very worrying.
7
a person who begins or creates something:

Examples:

The authors of the proposal want it to be adopted immediately.
8
to write a book, article, etc.:

Examples:

She has authored a series of reports on the global energy crisis.
The study was jointly authored by Smith and Wilks.
9
to create something or formally suggest it:

Examples:

The Republican Congressman agreed to author the bill.

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