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author's name

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun author's name has 1 sense
  1. writer's name, author's name - the name that appears on the by-line to identify the author of a work
    --1 is a kind of name
    --1 is a part of by-line, credit line

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Author's Name

An author's name refers to the name of an individual who has written a literary work or has authored a book.

Senses and Usages:

1. Identity of an Author:

In this sense, an author's name is used to identify and distinguish one author from another. It is the name under which the author's written works are recognized and credited.

Example sentence:

"J.K. Rowling is a renowned author's name known for creating the Harry Potter series."

2. Attribution in Citations:

When citing a source, an author's name is an essential component in providing proper credit and acknowledging an individual's contribution to the work being referenced.

Example sentence:

"According to in-text citations, the author's name should be followed by the page number of the referenced quote."

3. Pseudonyms and Pen Names:

An author's name can sometimes be a pseudonym or a pen name used by writers to publish their work anonymously or under a different identity.

Example sentence:

"Mark Twain was the author's name chosen by Samuel Clemens to write his famous novel, 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'."

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