English Reference
adjective

published

adj.
US /ˈpəbɫɪʃt/ UK /pˈʌblɪʃt/ pub·lished

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    describes a book, report, or article that is now available for people to read or buy.

    referring to material that has been formally issued for public distribution or sale.

    Simple

    You can find the list of winners in the published report on their website.

    In context

    The published accounts revealed a significant discrepancy between the projected revenue and the actual year-end figures.

    availablein print
  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate

    describes an author who has had their work printed and sold by a company.

    describing an author or creator who has successfully had their work issued by a professional publisher.

    Simple

    She is a published author with three books about history.

    In context

    As a published poet, he was frequently invited to speak at literary festivals and university workshops across the country.

    unproduced

Usage published in the journal · published account · published article

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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Very common
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