PUBLICATION | Definition and Meaning

Definition of Publication

Publication

pub·li·ca·tion

Definition/Meaning

(noun)

the action or process of preparing and issuing a creative work, especially a piece of writing such as a book, a newspaper, or a magazine, to be sold to the public;

e.g. The editor is making the newspaper ready for publication by editing the articles and adding illustrations.

(noun)

a creative work, especially a piece of written material such as a magazine, a newspaper, or a book, that has been produced and released to be sold to the public;

e.g. This magazine is my favorite publication, and I make sure to read each new issue as soon as it is available.

(noun)

broadly, the action or instance of making something known to a general/public audience;

e.g. Ever since the publication of this information, the company's head has received several calls from the media asking for comments.