publication
//ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n//
Forms
- Plural
- publications
Definitions
1.The act of publishing printed or other matter.
- 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which must occur between the dates of closing for press and publication, it sometimes happens that items of news are out of date, or inaccurate, by the time they reach readers.
2.An issue of printed or other matter, offered for sale or distribution.
3.The communication of information to the general public etc.
- His jealousy .. attends the business, the recreations, the publications, and retirements of every man.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #2394
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Etymology
From Middle English publicacioun, from Old French publicacion, from Latin pūblicātiō.
By surface analysis, public + -ation.