author
//ˈɔːθər//
Noun
authorSingular
authorsPlural
1
A person who writes books, articles, or other written works, especially as a profession.
She is a famous author who has written many bestselling novels.
2
The creator or originator of something, such as a plan, idea, or work of art.
She was the author of the new policy.
Verb
authorInfinitive
authorPresent tense
authoredPast tense
authoredPast participle
authoringPresent participle
authorsThird-person singular
1
To write or create a book, article, or other written work.
She authored several books on environmental science.
2
To be the originator or creator of something.
She authored a new approach to teaching mathematics.