1. a line at the beginning or end of a newspaper or magazine article that gives the author's name
Usage: journalism

1. the act of publishing an article with a byline; crediting an author by name in a publication
Usage: journalism; present participle of byline

Examples

• The bylining of the article made it clear who the reporter was.
• She is bylining her first major investigative piece for the newspaper.
• Bylining contributions helps readers identify the author's expertise.
• The magazine started bylining all guest writers to increase transparency.
• He appreciated the bylining practice because it gave proper credit to journalists.