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.
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Matt previously spent several years covering Palace matches for the South London Press and contributing to other publications as a freelance writer.
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Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
As with the previous reports, excerpts appeared in independent Russian publications, mostly working in exile: Meduza, Holod, and Re: Russia.
—Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
At the time of publication, the Yankees had lost 14 such employees, according to numerous sources, reports and press releases.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
Horizon scanning: Continuously monitoring various sources—from academic publications and patent databases to startups and industry events—to identify relevant technological developments.
—Keegan Caldwell, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
As with the previous reports, excerpts appeared in independent Russian publications, mostly working in exile: Meduza, Holod, and Re: Russia.
—Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
At the time of publication, the Yankees had lost 14 such employees, according to numerous sources, reports and press releases.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
Horizon scanning: Continuously monitoring various sources—from academic publications and patent databases to startups and industry events—to identify relevant technological developments.
—Keegan Caldwell, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for publication
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“Publication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/publication. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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publication
noun
pub·li·ca·tion
ˌpəb-lə-ˈkā-shən
1
: the act or process of publishing
2
: a published work
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