Publication — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌpə-blə-ˈkā-shən/ pub·li·ca·tion

Meaning & Definition of Publication

Publication (noun)

  1. the act or process of publishing
  2. a published work

Publication (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a published work

    "The university's linguistics department released a publication on the grammatical structure of American Sign Language."

    similar: book, tome, volume, bulletin, diurnal, gazette, journal, mag, magazine, newspaper, organ, paper, periodical, rag, review, serial, zine, hardback, hardcover, paperback, paperbound, pocket book, pocket edition, softback, softcover, trade book, trade edition, folio, quarto, guidebook, handbook, how-to, instructions, manual, cyclopedia, dictionary, encyclopedia, monograph, primer, text, textbook, tract, treatise, novel, novelette, pulp, album, almanac, anthology, casebook, chapbook, comic book, omnibus, picture book, composition, number, opus, piece, work, collectanea, compendium, compilation, florilegium, miscellany, reader, brochure, circular, flyer, folder, leaflet, pamphlet, dodger, flysheet, handbill, handout, throwaway, advertisement, catalog, shopper, annual, bimonthly, biweekly, daily, monthly, quarterly, semimonthly, semiweekly, triweekly, weekly, yearbook, digest, little magazine, fanzine, pictorial, slick, broadside, edition, extra, sheet, supplement, tab, tabloid, newsletter, newsmagazine, newsweekly, banner, bill, billboard, placard, poster, sign, pronouncement, release, ad, commercial, message, plug, promotion, spot, word, broadcast, dispatch, newscast, report, story, ink (slang), testimonial, write-up

  2. the act or process of producing something commercially and making it available to the public

    "She's celebrating the publication of her first novel."

    similar: coming out, issuing, publishing, putting out, release, printing, production, manufacture, syndication, broadcasting, circulation, dissemination, distribution, propagation, spread, transmission, advertising, announcement, annunciation, communication, declaration, enunciation, notification, proclamation, promotion, promulgation, propaganda, publicity, advent, appearance, arrival, debut, emergence
    opposite: censorship, suppression

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Publication

The most common words with a similar meaning to Publication:

Slang: ink
book, tome, volume, bulletin, diurnal, gazette, journal, mag, magazine, newspaper, organ, paper, periodical, rag, review, serial, zine, hardback, hardcover, paperback, paperbound, pocket book, pocket edition, softback, softcover, trade book, trade edition, folio, quarto, guidebook, handbook, how-to, instructions, manual, cyclopedia, dictionary, encyclopedia, monograph, primer, text

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Publication

Words with the opposite meaning of Publication:

censorship, suppression

Origin & Etymology of Publication

Middle English publicacioun "act of making something public, promulgation,'" borrowed from Anglo-French publicacion, borrowed from Latin pūblicātiōn-, pūblicātiō "appropriation by the state, disclosure" (Late Latin, "making generally known, publicizing"), from pūblicāre "to make public property, appropriate to the state, make generally known" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action publish

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Publication

Words & Phrases Containing Publication

accept for publication, prepublication

Frequently Asked Questions about Publication

What does "Publication" mean?

"Publication" means the act or process of publishing. As a noun, it is defined as: the act or process of publishing. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Publication"?

Other words for "Publication" include book, tome, volume, bulletin, diurnal, gazette, journal and mag. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Publication" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Publication"?

There are 159 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Publication". Common alternatives include book, tome, volume, bulletin, diurnal, gazette, journal, mag, magazine and newspaper.

What is the opposite of "Publication"?

Antonyms of "Publication" include censorship and suppression.

How do you use "Publication" in a sentence?

Examples of "Publication" in a sentence: "The university's linguistics department released a publication on the grammatical structure of American Sign Language."; "She's celebrating the publication of her first novel.".

Is "Publication" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Publication" is a noun.

Is "Publication" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Publication" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Publication"?

"Publication" is pronounced /ˌpə-blə-ˈkā-shən/ and divided into syllables as pub·li·ca·tion.