publication

noun

pub·​li·​ca·​tion ˌpə-blə-ˈkā-shən 

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

In January, Tesla's sales in France plummeted by 63.4 percent, Germany saw a 59.5 percent drop, and even the United Kingdom, a slightly more forgiving market, reported a 12 percent decline, according to EV Magazine, a specialized publication on electric vehicles. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025

Grace Wales Bonner Launches Howard Universal, A Limited Edition Publication In Partnership With Howard University Grace Wales Bonner and Howard University join forces to celebrate the history the institution with a limited edition publication, Howard Universal. —Essence, 14 Feb. 2025

Two coders discovered the flaw and shared their findings with the publication. —Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 14 Feb. 2025

During the frantic search for Evelyn, Megan gave contradictory statements during interviews with various local news publications, PEOPLE previously reported. —Laura Barcella, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English publicacioun "act of making something public, promulgation,'" borrowed from Anglo-French publicacion, borrowed from Latin pūblicātiōn-, pūblicātiō "appropriation by the state, disclosure" (Late Latin, "making generally known, publicizing"), from pūblicāre "to make public property, appropriate to the state, make generally known" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at publish

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing publication

• accept for publication
• pre-publication

Rhymes for publication

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

publication

noun

pub·​li·​ca·​tion ˌpəb-lə-ˈkā-shən 

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