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authors name vs author names

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Authors name' is used when referring to the name of a single author, while 'author names' is used when referring to the names of multiple authors.

Last updated: March 28, 2024

authors name

This phrase is correct when referring to the name of a single author.

Use 'authors name' when you want to mention the name of a single author in a sentence.

Examples:

  • The authors name is John Smith.

Alternatives:

  • author's name

author names

This phrase is correct when referring to the names of multiple authors.

Use 'author names' when you want to mention the names of multiple authors in a sentence.

Examples:

  • The author names are John Smith and Jane Doe.

Alternatives:

  • authors' names
  • names of the authors

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