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publication

gb/pˌʌblɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/pˌʌblɪkˈeɪʃən/
A2 English
~ 1700
közzététel, kiadás, megjelenés, kiadvány, publikáció
NOUN B1
1
Usage pattern:
the publication of [something]
The publication of the report caused widespread debate.
A jelentés közzététele széles körű vitát váltott ki.
Her first novel is scheduled for publication next year.
Első regényének megjelenése jövőre várható.
The government delayed the publication of the official data until after the election.
Publication of these findings will help guide future research.
They celebrated the publication of their latest study.
Learner examples
The publication of the book was last month.
A könyv múlt hónapban jelent meg.
He is waiting for the publication of his story.
Várja a története megjelenését.
The publication of the news made people angry.
We are working on the publication of a magazine.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'publication' with 'publisher'. The first is the act or product, while the second is the person or company producing it.
Meaning
the act of releasing information
Collocations
publication date |publication process |publication rights |academic publication |official publication
Synonyms
release (Often used for movies, products, or information; less tied to printed works.) | issuance (More formal and often used in legal or bureaucratic contexts.)
Antonyms
suppression (The act of preventing information from being made public.)
Themes
media |business |education |communication |core_vocabulary
Definition

When someone makes a book, article, or other information available for everyone to read.

The act of making information, writing, or other content available to the public, especially through print or digital media.

NOUN A2
2
Usage pattern:
a [type of] publication
This magazine is one of the most popular publications in the country.
Ez a magazin az ország egyik legnépszerűbb kiadványa.
The library has thousands of scientific publications.
A könyvtárban több ezer tudományos publikáció található.
The article appeared in an online publication.
He writes for several trade publications in the automotive industry.
Learner examples
I read a new publication about health.
Olvastam egy új, egészségről szóló kiadványt.
This is my favorite publication.
Ez a kedvenc kiadványom.
The teacher gave us a short publication to read.
I found an old publication in the library.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'publication' with 'publishing', which refers to the business or process rather than the finished work.
Meaning
a released printed or digital work
Collocations
scientific publication |online publication |trade publication |periodical publication
Synonyms
work (General term for a piece of writing or art; not limited to public release.) | journal (Usually refers to a periodical publication, often academic.)
Antonyms
unpublished work (A text that has not been released to the public.)
Themes
media |education |communication |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
Definition

A book, magazine, or article that people can read because it has been printed or put online.

A book, magazine, article, or other printed or digital work that has been made available to the public.

Grammar
Dictionary form
publication
IPA
GB/pˌʌblɪkˈeɪʃən/
US/pˌʌblɪkˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
pub - lic - a - tion (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
  • Base: publication
  • Plural: publication, publications
Word family
Forms
publications noun
Core family
publish verb B1 publisher noun B1
Related words
publishing noun public adjective A2 publicly adverb B2 publicity noun B2 publicize verb B2
Negative and opposite forms
unpublished adjective B2
Advanced or less common
republish verb republication noun publishable adjective
Expressions

date of publication

1
/dˈeɪt əv pˌʌblɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

day something is released publicly

The day when a book, article, or other work becomes available to everyone.

Examples
  • The date of publication is printed on the first page.
  • We don't yet know the date of publication for her latest novel.

for publication

1
/fɚ pˌʌblɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

meant for public release

Said when something is meant to be shared with everyone through newspapers, books, or online.

Examples
  • These comments are not for publication.
  • The photographer sent three images for publication in the magazine.

in publication

1
/ˈɪn pˌʌblɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

currently being published and sold

Still being printed and sold to readers.

Examples
  • That book has been in publication for over 20 years.
  • Many of his works are no longer in publication.

out of publication

1
/ˈaʊt əv pˌʌblɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

no longer published or sold

Not being printed or sold anymore.

Examples
  • The magazine went out of publication last year.
  • That textbook is out of publication and hard to find.

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