publication

noun

pub·​li·​ca·​tion ˌpə-blə-ˈkā-shən 

1

: the act or process of publishing

2

: a published work

Examples of publication in a Sentence

The company specializes in the publication of dictionaries.

She has a very impressive list of publications.

Recent Examples on the Web

Sham news sites spoofing real publications or posing as legitimate-sounding outlets with names like D.C. Weekly, the Boston Times and Election Watch. —Shannon Bond, NPR, 6 June 2024

But soon after its publication, 1984’s best-seller status became clear. —Anne Wallentine, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2024

According to the music trade publication Pollstar, the average ticket price of a top 100 music tour between 2019 and 2023 increased at a rate that well outpaced inflation, jumping from $91.18 to $122.84. —Fortune Editors, Fortune, 5 June 2024

There are other publications that may have pounded the table harder or fulminated more, but none that have been as credible, informative, and incisive as NR. —Rich Lowry, National Review, 4 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English publicacioun, from Middle French publication, from Latin publication-, publicatio, from publicare, from publicus public

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing publication

• accept for publication
• pre-publication

Kids Definition

publication

noun

pub·​li·​ca·​tion ˌpəb-lə-ˈkā-shən 

1

: the act or process of publishing

2

: a published work

Legal Definition

publication

noun

pub·​li·​ca·​tion

1

: the act or process of publishing

2

: a published work