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Publication

Noun
UK /ˌpʌb.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
US /ˌpʌb.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Level: b2

Definition

The act of making information public, or something that is printed or shared with the public.

Example

"The publication of the book excited many readers."

"The newspaper delayed the publication of the story until all facts were checked carefully."

"Online publication allows writers to share their ideas quickly with thousands of people around the world."

Explanation

Publication is the act of preparing and making information, books, or articles available for people to read or see. It can also refer to the printed or digital material itself, such as a book, newspaper, magazine, or online article. For example, a school magazine or a novel can be called a publication because it is created and shared for people to read. The word is built from publicpeople in general”, and the ending –ationan action or process”. Together, the word expresses the idea of the process of making something available to everyone, which is why publication is used for sharing books, articles, and other information with many people.