Authorship refers to the act of writing, creating or producing something original. There are several synonyms for this word. One such synonym is "composition," which refers more specifically to the written or musical work that is created. Another synonym is "creation," which can encompass a wider range of artistic productions. "Authoring" is a term that is often used in the context of software development and refers to the creation of a code or program. "Origination" is another synonym which can be applied to any original idea or creation. Regardless of the specific synonym used, the essence of authorship remains the same; the ability to create something new and unique.