Definition

A printed work that is made available to the public, such as a book, magazine, or journal.

Example

The latest publication from the research team provides new insights into climate change.

Conversation

Did you see the latest publication from that magazine we like?

Yeah, I read it this morning!

I think their publication just keeps getting better every issue.

I agree! The articles are always so interesting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Publication → It is formed from "publicus" (from Latin, meaning public) and "-tion" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or condition). The word "publication" refers to the act of making something public or the condition of being made public.

Memory Tip

Think of making something 'public' — 'publicus' means public, and '-tion' indicates the action of doing it. This helps you remember that publication is about making information available to everyone.

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