published
/ˈpʌblɪʃt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Issued for sale to the public
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Who has had a publication published
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “published” mean?
Issued for sale to the public
Is “published” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.