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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.
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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.
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Essence, 14 Feb. 2025
Two coders discovered the flaw and shared their findings with the publication.
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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.
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Laura Barcella, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
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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
Time Traveler
The first known use of publication was
in the 14th century
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“Publication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/publication. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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
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