publication

CEFRC1

/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A book, magazine, or other work made available to the public.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

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

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.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The communication of information to the general public etc.

  2. The act of publishing printed or other matter.

More examples

In context

  • Publication of this month's issue will probably be delayed one week.

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

  • 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which must occur between the dates of closing for press and publication, it sometimes happens that items of news are out of date, or inaccurate, by the time they reach readers.

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Origin

noun

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