publication

noun

pub·​li·​ca·​tion ˌpə-blə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce publication (audio)
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 They may be edited for clarity and reprinting in whole or in part in Variety publications. John Hopewell, Variety, 23 Nov. 2023 For ages 3 and up. Price at time of publication: $40 Consider this portable play with a side of learning. Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 22 Nov. 2023 Rachel Simon is a writer for Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, The New York Times, and many other publications. Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2023 As the plane caught up with the skydivers, the left wing struck Galy, decapitating his head, according to the publication. Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 22 Nov. 2023 The final legal steps of enacting the agreement began Wednesday with the publication of a list of about 300 Palestinians being held in Israeli prisons. Susannah George, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2023 Band officials are not revealing the song selection for the event, but Thompson told the publication that the Marching Maroon and White has a diverse set planned that will appeal to listeners of all ages. Char Adams, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2023 Shear and OpenAI did not respond to requests for comment in time for publication. Trey Williams, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2023 Courtney Leiva is a contributing commerce writer for PEOPLE and has also written for publications including InStyle and Martha Stewart Living. Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023 See More

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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of publication was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near publication

Cite this Entry

“Publication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/publication. Accessed 30 Nov. 2023.

Kids Definition

publication

noun
pub·​li·​ca·​tion ˌpəb-lə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce publication (audio)
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
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