publication
gb/pˌʌblɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/pˌʌblɪkˈeɪʃən/
A2
English
~ 1700
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
action
1
the act of releasing information
When someone makes a book, article, or other information available for everyone to read.
Usage pattern:
the publication of [something]
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.
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.)
Collocations
publication date
|publication process
|publication rights
|academic publication
|official publication
Themes
media
|business
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The publication of the report caused widespread debate.
- Her first novel is scheduled for publication next year.
- 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.
- He is waiting for the publication of his story.
- The publication of the news made people angry.
- We are working on the publication of a magazine.
Noun
A2
entity
2
a released printed or digital work
A book, magazine, or article that people can read because it has been printed or put online.
Usage pattern:
a [type of] publication
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'publication' with 'publishing', which refers to the business or process rather than the finished work.
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unpublished work (A text that has not been released to the public.)
Collocations
scientific publication
|online publication
|trade publication
|periodical publication
Themes
media
|education
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- This magazine is one of the most popular publications in the country.
- The library has thousands of scientific publications.
- 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.
- This is my favorite publication.
- The teacher gave us a short publication to read.
- I found an old publication in the library.
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
Related words
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.