publication
puhb-lih-KAYSHN
Publication (noun) means the act of making printed or digital material available to the public. Example: “The publication of the report was delayed by several months.”
noun
1
The act of making printed or digital material available to the public.
"The publication of the report was delayed by several months."
"Before publication, the author checked every page of the manuscript one last time."
"Online publication means readers anywhere can see the article as soon as it is finished."
2
A printed or published item, such as a book, magazine, or journal.
"The scientific journal is a well-respected publication in its field."
"The library subscribes to several weekly publications about gardening and cooking."
"This monthly publication is free and is left in cafes across the town."
How to use publication
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the act of publishing something, or the published item (book, magazine, article) itself.
Common pairings
date of publication
academic publication
monthly publication
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Etymology
From Old French publicacion, from Latin publicatio, ultimately from public + -ation.
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Rhymes for publication
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ablation
allusion
emulsion
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Frequently asked questions
What does “publication” mean?
The word “publication” means the act of making printed or digital material available to the public. In plain terms, either the act of publishing something, or the published item (book, magazine, article) itself.
How do you pronounce “publication”?
“Publication” is pronounced puhb-lih-KAYSHN (/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ in IPA).
How do you use “publication” in a sentence?
Here is “publication” used in a sentence: “The publication of the report was delayed by several months.”
What part of speech is “publication”?
“Publication” is a noun.
Where does the word “publication” come from?
The word “publication” comes from Latin. From Old French publicacion, from Latin publicatio, ultimately from public + -ation.
Is “publication” a common word?
“Publication” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “publication” have?
“Publication” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of making printed or digital material available to the public.
What is the difference between publication and publishing?
The two are closely linked. Publishing is the ongoing activity or industry of producing material for the public. Publication is the act or moment of actually making a particular work available — 'the publication of her novel.' Confusingly, the word can also mean the published item itself, such as a magazine or report.
What are the types of publication?
As a published item, publications include books, newspapers, magazines, journals, newsletters, and reports, in both print and digital form. As an act, publication can be commercial, academic, or self-publishing, and now spans online release — websites, blogs, and e-books — alongside traditional print.
What is an example of publication?
As an act, an example is the day a book is released for sale, or a study appearing in a scientific journal. As a thing, examples include a newspaper like The Times, a magazine, or an academic journal — any printed or digital work issued for the public.
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