publishing
English meaning: Publishing
Definition
To issue (something, such as printed work) for distribution and/or sale.
Example
“Most of the sketches Faulkner published in 1925 appeared in the Sunday magazine section of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.”
Another example: “She landed a job in academic publishing after graduating.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Used as a verb and noun (and adjective) for the business of producing and issuing books, magazines or digital content for the public; neutral to formal and common in media, academic and business contexts.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From the verb 'publish', from Latin 'publicare' (to make public), via Old French 'publier'; the gerund naming the industry is well established by the 19th century.
Synonyms
- printing
- issuing
- releasing
- production
Related Words
- imprint
- isbn
- publisher
- publish
- paperback
- newsletter
- journals
- books
- printing
- comics
Common Collocations
- publishing house
- publishing industry
- self publishing
- desktop publishing
- academic publishing
- publishing deal
Word Forms
publish (v); publishes; published; publishing; publisher (n); publication (n)
Word Tools
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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