Meaning & Definition of word "Publication"

Publication

/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun:

  • 1. The act of making content available to the public, especially in printed or digital formats.
    • Example: The publication of the new research paper was met with great interest in the scientific community.
  • 2. A book, journal, magazine, or any other material that is published.
    • Example: She subscribes to several publications to stay updated on current events.
  • 3. The process of officially announcing something.
    • Example: The publication of the company's annual report is scheduled for next month.
  • 4. The result of the act of publishing.
    • Example: His latest novel is a notable publication in the field of contemporary literature.

Etymology

From the Latin 'publicatio', meaning 'a making public'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

self-publication:

The act of publishing one's own work without a traditional publisher.

academic publication:

Research or scholarly articles that are published in academic journals.

periodical publication:

A publication that is released at regular intervals, such as weekly or monthly.

Related Words

publish:

To make information available to the public.

publisher:

An individual or company that prepares and issues books, journals, or other works for sale.

publication rate:

The frequency or speed at which materials are published.

Slang Meanings of publication

Meaning: pub

Example Sentence: Let's meet at the pub to discuss the latest industry publication.

Meaning: print

Example Sentence: Did you see the print on the new magazine publication?