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Recent Examples on the Web Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. Rachell Sanchez-Smith, arkansasonline.com, 7 Aug. 2024 Print publications are not alone in feeling the pressure of changing audience habits and elusive profitability. Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024 Her writing and reporting has appeared in Entertainment Weekly and EW.com, The New York Times, The Book of Jezebel, and other publications. Catherine Garcia, theweek, 6 Aug. 2024 The Coast Guard 17th District of Alaska could not immediately be reached at the time of publication. Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 6 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for publication 

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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 19 Aug. 2024.

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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