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Definition of publishing

publishing

/ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃɪŋ/
pub · lish · ing
Plural:publishings
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publishing Lexical Profile

publishing Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The occupation, business, or commercial activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, music, or digital content for sale or public distribution.

Example

"After graduating with a degree in literature, she pursued a career in academic publishing."

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• Rhymes for publishing

• Nearby Words

publish
publishable
publisher
publishing
puck
pucker
pud

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb publish, which entered Middle English via Old French 'publier' from Latin 'publicare' (to make public), combined with the gerund suffix '-ing'.

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