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Definition of publication

publication

/ˌpʌb.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
pub · li · ca · tion

Plural:publications
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Adjective:publicational
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publication Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The preparation and issuing of a book, journal, piece of music, or other work for public sale or distribution.

Example

"The author is busy revising the final chapters of her manuscript ahead of its scheduled publication in the autumn."


2

A book, magazine, newspaper, journal, or other printed or digital work that has been published.

Example

"Her research findings have appeared in several prestigious scientific publications over the past decade."


3

The action of making something generally known; formal public announcement or promulgation.

Example

"The immediate publication of the committee's inquiry results helped restore public trust in the institution."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French publication, from Latin publicatio ('a making public'), derived from publicare ('to make public') and publicus ('of the people').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Publication. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/publication
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