Word
publishing
Phoneticspub·lish·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpəbɫɪʃɪŋ/
UK/pˈʌblɪʃɪŋ/
Definitions
01the industry
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the business of producing and selling books, magazines, or websites.
n. the commercial industry concerned with the production and distribution of literature, information, or musical scores.
日本語:出版する※
“She decided to pursue a career in publishing because she loved reading new novels.”
“The rise of digital platforms has fundamentally transformed the traditional publishing landscape, forcing established houses to rethink their distribution models.”
Usage
often functions as an uncountable noun when referring to the industry as a whole.
02making something public
B1 · Intermediate
v. the act of printing or sharing information so people can see it.
v. the present participle or gerund of 'publish', referring to the act of issuing material for sale or public view.
日本語:公開する※
“Publishing your first article can be a very exciting experience for a young writer.”
“By publishing the findings in an open-access journal, the researchers ensured that their data would be available to the global scientific community.”
Usage
used as the -ing form of the verb 'publish'.
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “publishing” in context.
Verb
01. enter the publishing industry
“After finishing her degree in literature, she was eager to enter the publishing industry.”
verb + noun + noun
02. work in publishing
“He has worked in publishing for over twenty years, specializing in academic textbooks.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
03. academic publishing
“Peer review is a fundamental part of the process in academic publishing.”
adj + noun
04. digital publishing
“The rise of digital publishing has completely transformed how people consume news.”
adj + noun
05. traditional publishing
“Many authors still prefer traditional publishing because of the editorial support it provides.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. future of publishing
“Experts often debate the future of publishing in an increasingly paperless world.”
noun + of + noun
07. publishing company
“She started her own independent publishing company to promote local poets.”
noun + noun
08. publishing house
“The manuscript was accepted by a major publishing house in London.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“The inquiry conducted its public hearings for each of its 10 modules between June 2023 and March 2026 and began publishing reports containing findings and recommendations from July 2024.” “Hensher is brilliant on the warring duo’s finances, giving us a forensic account of the risk and reward of their different publishing models.” Word family
VERB
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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