| author | someone who originates or causes or initiates something |
|---|---|
| author | writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay) |
| author | be the author of |
| author | the name that appears on the by-line to identify the author of a work |
| author | a woman author |
| author | of or by or typical of an author |
| author | software that can be used to develop interactive computer programs without the technically demanding task of computer programming |
| author | the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant |
| author | official permission or approval |
| author | the power or right to give orders or make decisions |
| author | a document giving an official instruction or command |
| author | grant authorization or clearance for |