publication

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The act of publishing printed or other matter.

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

2. 2
   noun

   The communication of information to the general public etc.

   His jealousy ... attends the business, the recreations, the publications, and retirements of every man.

3. 3
   noun

   the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

4. 4
   noun

   the communication of something to the public

5. 5
   noun

   the act of issuing printed materials

6. 6
   noun

   a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

7. 7
   noun

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

Etymology

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