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publishing

 

[ ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

industry

The activity of making information available to the public, especially in printed form. Publishing involves the production and distribution of books, magazines, newspapers, and digital content.

Synonyms

dissemination, distribution, printing

Examples of usage

  • Her dream was to work in the publishing industry and become a successful editor.
  • The publishing world is constantly evolving with the rise of e-books and online platforms.
Context #2 | Verb

information

To make information or a work available to the public, typically through a book, magazine, or website. Publishing can also refer to the act of formally announcing or presenting something.

Synonyms

distribute, publicize, release

Examples of usage

  • The author decided to self-publish his novel instead of going through a traditional publishing house.
  • After months of research, she was finally ready to publish her findings in a scientific journal.

Translations

Translations of the word "publishing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 publicação

🇮🇳 प्रकाशन

🇩🇪 Veröffentlichung

🇮🇩 penerbitan

🇺🇦 видання

🇵🇱 publikacja

🇯🇵 出版 (しゅっぱん)

🇫🇷 publication

🇪🇸 publicación

🇹🇷 yayın

🇰🇷 출판 (chulpan)

🇸🇦 نشر (nashr)

🇨🇿 vydání

🇸🇰 vydanie

🇨🇳 出版 (chūbǎn)

🇸🇮 objava

🇮🇸 útgáfa

🇰🇿 басылым

🇬🇪 გამოცემა (gamocema)

🇦🇿 nəşr

🇲🇽 publicación

Etymology

The word 'publishing' originates from the Latin word 'publicare', which means 'to make public'. The concept of publishing has evolved over centuries from handwritten manuscripts to modern digital formats. The invention of the printing press in the 15th century revolutionized the industry, making books more accessible to a wider audience. Today, publishing encompasses a wide range of media and continues to adapt to technological advancements.

See also: publication, publish, publishable, published, publisher.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,502, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.