publication
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the process of preparing and printing a book, magazine, or article so people can buy or read it.
the act of issuing or making a work available to the public; often used in academic contexts regarding research papers.
Simple“The publication of his first novel was the proudest moment of his life.”
In context“The rapid publication of the clinical trial results was essential for informing public health policy during the crisis.”
Usageuncountable in the sense of the general process; countable when referring to a specific event.
Antonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a specific book, magazine, or report that has been printed and made available.
a specific printed or digital work, such as a journal, newspaper, or book, offered for sale or distribution.
Simple“The library has a large collection of scientific publications from the last century.”
In context“The researcher has authored several influential publications in the field of renewable energy over the last decade.”
Usagecountable noun.
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
the act of making information known to everyone.
the communication of information to the general public, often in a formal or legal context.
Simple“The publication of private documents caused a major scandal in the government.”
In context“The court ruled that the publication of the witness's identity would pose a significant risk to their personal safety.”
Usageuncountable noun.
Synonyms
Usage publication in our letters · later publication · original publication
“Cambridge initially said claims of plagiarism regarding Arday's thesis and some journal publications had been investigated by Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) and the journals in question.”
“They are, Nixon says, Beckett’s own personal witness statement, and were not meant for publication.”
From Middle English publicacioun, from Old French publicacion, from Latin pūblicātiō. By surface analysis, public + -ation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.