publication

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A book, magazine, or other printed work that is made available to people.

   The library subscribes to dozens of scientific publications.

2. 2
   noun

   The act of printing a book or article and making it available to the public.

   The publication of her first novel changed her life.

3. 3
   noun

   The business of producing and selling printed material.

   After college she found work in publication.

From Middle English publicacioun, from Old French publicacion, from Latin pūblicātiō. By surface analysis, public + -ation.

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