authors

[ aw-therz ]

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. a card game for two or more persons that is played with a 52-card pack, the object being to take the largest number of tricks consisting of four cards of the same denomination.

Word History and Origins

Origin of authors¹

1865–70, Americanism; plural of author

Example Sentences

The species was probably not the ecdysozoans’ common ancestor, the authors say, but the discovery adds to the diversity of life before the Cambrian explosion.

From Science Magazine

The improper ethical review of the study is an “absolute scandal” that should have disqualified the authors from ever conducting more research, Molimard says: “I am extremely shocked that this paper has not been retracted.”

From Science Magazine

The authors offer clear advice to scientists, policymakers, and universities: strengthen the role of design in delta management.

From Science Daily

The authors hope their findings inspire more research into underlying biological differences.

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Some of the authors are employees of Evotec, a biotechnology company involved in drug discovery and development.

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