Definitions for Publication
ˌpʌb lɪˈkeɪ ʃənpub·li·ca·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. publicationnoun

   a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

2. issue, publicationnoun

   the act of issuing printed materials

3. publicationnoun

   the communication of something to the public; making information generally known

4. publication, publishingnoun

   the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. publicationnoun

   The act of publishing printed or other matter

2. publicationnoun

   An issue of printed or other matter, offered for sale or distribution

3. publicationnoun

   The communication of information to the general public etc.

4. Etymology: From publicacion, from publicatio,

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Publicationnoun

   Etymology: publico, Lat.

   1. The act of publishing; the act of notifying to the world; divulgation; proclamation.

   For the instruction of all men to eternal life, it is necessary, that the sacred and saving truth of God be openly published unto them, which open publication of heavenly mysteries is by an excellency termed preaching. Richard Hooker.

   2. Edition; the act of giving a book to the publick.

   An imperfect copy having been offered to a bookseller, you consented to the publication of one more correct. Alexander Pope.

   The publication of these papers was not owing to our folly, but that of others. Jonathan Swift.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Publication

   To publish is to make content available to the general public. While specific use of the term may vary among countries, it is usually applied to text, images, or other audio-visual content, including paper (newspapers, magazines, catalogs, etc.). The word publication means the act of publishing, and also any printed copies issued for public distribution.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. publication

   A publication is a book, magazine, article, or any other written work that is made available to the public, either in print or digital format. It can also refer to the act or process of producing and distributing such works. The term may also include various forms of media like music albums, films, or artworks that are made public. It can be produced by a publishing house, a company, an individual, or any organization.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Publicationnoun

   the act of publishing or making known; notification to the people at large, either by words, writing, or printing; proclamation; divulgation; promulgation; as, the publication of the law at Mount Sinai; the publication of the gospel; the publication of statutes or edicts

2. Publicationnoun

   the act of offering a book, pamphlet, engraving, etc., to the public by sale or by gratuitous distribution

3. Publicationnoun

   that which is published or made known; especially, any book, pamphlet, etc., offered for sale or to public notice; as, a daily or monthly publication

4. Publicationnoun

   an act done in public

5. Etymology: [L. publicatio confiscation: cf. F. publication. See Publish.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Publication

   To publish is to make content available to the general public. While specific use of the term may vary among countries, it is usually applied to text, images, or other audio-visual content on any traditional medium, including paper. The word publication means the act of publishing, and also refers to any printed copies.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. publication

   A form of communication.

   The publication had intelligent information within it.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 19, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Commercial Enterprise
   • Communication
   • Printing
   • Work

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Publication' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2672

2. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Publication' in Nouns Frequency: #816

How to pronounce Publication?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Publication in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Publication in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Publication in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Publication in a Sentence

1. Norman R. Augustine:

   A recent government publication on the marketing of cabbage contains, according to one report, 26,941 words. It is noteworthy in this regard that the Gettysburg Address contains a mere 279 words while the Lord's Prayer comprises but 67.

2. Stephen Collins:

   The publication of the recording has resulted in assumptions and innuendos about what I did that go far beyond what actually occurred. As difficult as this is, I want people to know the truth.

3. Clifford Ollier:

   If anybody wants to argue, they must argue with the facts; the place of publication is irrelevant.

4. Ben Smith:

   When we published the Steele Dossier in 2017, we were met with outrage from many corners -- a major news anchor and President President Donald Trump both deemed it' fake news' ; and several Russian businessmen, plus Michael Cohen, sued for defamation, as we have said from the start, a document that had been circulating at the highest levels of government, under active investigation by The FBI, and briefed to two successive presidents, is clearly the subject of' official action.' Moreover, its publication has contributed to the the American people's understanding of what is happening in their country and their government.

5. Baba Faiz:

   To write is easy, while writing for publication seems a tough task to be performed well. Writing down the emotions that you truly feel beautifies the spirit of writing and enlightens the reader; on the contrary, overloading your thoughts with heavy words- having no senses at all but carrying multi-dimensional meanings with them- for the one and only sake of publication perishes the fabric of writing.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Publication
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Publication
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Publication
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Publication
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Publication
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Publication