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publication
publication W2 AC /ˌpʌbləˈkeɪʃən, ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/ noun
 Word Family: noun: public, publication, publicist, publicity; verb: publicize; adverb: publicly; adjective: public
 Date: 1300-1400
 Language: French
 Origin: Latin publicare; publish
1. [uncountable] the process of printing a book, magazine etc and offering it for sale ⇨ publish
    publication of
    She was in England for the publication of her new book.
    for publication (=intended to be published)
    He spent his holiday writing reviews for publication.
2. [countable] a book, magazine etc:
    He was the author of 70 major scientific publications.
    a weekly publication
3. [uncountable] when information is printed in a book, magazine etc so that the public can read it ⇨ publish
    publication of
    the publication of the company’s annual results