Publication Meaning
/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act of publishing printed or other matter.
nounAn issue of printed or other matter, offered for sale or distribution.
Sentence Examples
Publication of the article was timed to coincide with the professor's birthday.
Publication of the book was timed to coincide with the author's birthday.
Publication of this month's issue will probably be delayed one week.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The scientist celebrated the ____ of her research in a famous journal.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the research findings attracted widespread media attention and sparked debate.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English publicacioun, from Old French publicacion, from Latin pūblicātiō. By surface analysis, public + -ation.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The publication of these papers was not owing to our folly, but that of others."
— 1727, Jonathan Swift, Alexander Pope, “Preface”, in Miscellanies in Prose:
"Owing to the time lag which must occur between the dates of closing for press and publication, it sometimes happens that items of news are out of date, or inaccurate, by the time they reach readers."
— 1947 January and February, “Notes and News: Steamer Services on the Clyde”, in Railway Magazine, page 50:
"His jealousy ... attends the business, the recreations, the publications, and retirements of every man."
— 1651–1653, Jer[emy] Taylor, ΕΝΙΑΥΤΟΣ [Eniautos]. A Course of Sermons for All the Sundays of the Year. […], 2nd edition, London: […] Richard Royston […], published 1655, →OCLC:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The scientist celebrated the ____ of her research in a famous journal.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the research findings attracted widespread media attention and sparked debate.