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

OutKick followed up with the WNBA again Monday morning and Monday night, giving the league another opportunity to explain its position before publication. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

As of publication time, the concert was listed as still happening. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Following the article's publication, protesters attended the Fever's game in Seattle versus the Seattle Storm, with fans photographed at the game and in protests outside Climate Pledge Arena holding signs in support of and opposed to the remarks. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Another aspect that adds a layer of complexity is engagement in medical professional societies, publications, research and academics. — Nishtha Sareen, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English publicacioun "act of making something public, promulgation,'" borrowed from Anglo-French publicacion, borrowed from Latin pūblicātiōn-, pūblicātiō "appropriation by the state, disclosure" (Late Latin, "making generally known, publicizing"), from pūblicāre "to make public property, appropriate to the state, make generally known" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at publish

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing publication

• accept for publication
• pre-publication

Rhymes for publication

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

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