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publicationthe action of making something generally known; a book, journal, or newspaper issued for public sale

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action of making something generally known; a book, journal, or newspaper issued for public sale

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

Example Sentences

  • His embarrassing diary was mistakenly sent for publication instead of his novel.
  • The publication of the research findings changed medical practice worldwide.
  • She eagerly awaited the publication of her cookbook, especially the chapter on 'How to Burn Water'.

publication

NOUN

[/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/]

the action of making something generally known; a book, journal, or newspaper issued for public sale

the action of making something generally known; a book, journal, or newspaper issued for public sale
💡 Concept

the action of making something generally known; a book, journal, or newspaper issued for public sale

Her publication brings education to celebration!
🎵 Rhyme

Her publication brings education to celebration!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootpublic
Suffix--ation

🎵Rhyme

educationinformationcelebration
education
information
celebration

🔗Collocations

scientific publication
publication date
academic publication
digital publication
publication process
peer-reviewed publication

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His embarrassing diary was mistakenly sent for publication instead of his novel.

The publication of the research findings changed medical practice worldwide.

😄 Fun example

She eagerly awaited the publication of her cookbook, especially the chapter on 'How to Burn Water'.

The magazine is a monthly publication focusing on environmental issues.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

publishingreleaseissueprintingdistribution

Antonyms

suppressioncensorshipconcealment

Related

publishpublishermanuscripteditorjournal

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