What does "publishing" mean?

1. (the industry) the business of producing and selling books, magazines, or websites. 2. (making something public) the act of printing or sharing information so people can see it.

How do you use "publishing"?

often functions as an uncountable noun when referring to the industry as a whole. used as the -ing form of the verb 'publish'.

publishing

n. · v.

US //ˈpəbɫɪʃɪŋ// UK //pˈʌblɪʃɪŋ// pub·lish·ing

1 the industry (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

the business of producing and selling books, magazines, or websites.

the commercial industry concerned with the production and distribution of literature, information, or musical scores.

Example

She decided to pursue a career in publishing because she loved reading new novels.

Example

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.
- media
- press
2 making something public (v.)
B1 Intermediate

the act of printing or sharing information so people can see it.

the present participle or gerund of 'publish', referring to the act of issuing material for sale or public view.

Example

Publishing your first article can be a very exciting experience for a young writer.

Example

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'.
- withholding
- suppressing