publication
/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: publications
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of publishing printed or other matter.
Noun
Examples
The publication of these papers was not owing to our folly, but that of others.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An issue of printed or other matter, offered for sale or distribution.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “publication” mean?
The act of publishing printed or other matter.
Is “publication” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.