ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Publication

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Publication is a noun meaning The act of publishing printed or other matter.

Meaning

The act of publishing printed or other matter.

More Meanings

  1. An issue of printed or other matter, offered for sale or distribution.
  2. The communication of information to the general public etc.

Example Sentences

The publication of these papers was not owing to our folly, but that of others.
His jealousy ... attends the business, the recreations, the publications, and retirements of every man.
Owing to the time lag which must occur between the dates of closing for press and publication, it sometimes happens that items of news are out of date, or inaccurate, by the time they reach readers.

Word Forms

Synonyms for publication

Depending on context, synonyms include issue, publishing.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include publishing, issue, published, editorial, editor, publish.

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