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Republishing: meaning, definitions and examples

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republishing

 

[ riːˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

media distribution

Republishing refers to the act of publishing something again or in a different format. This can involve taking previously published content and making it available once more, often to reach a new audience or to update the material. It is common in the realm of books, articles, and digital content where older works may be reissued or reformatted. The process might include changing the title, editing content, or simply providing a new medium, like an e-book after the original print version.

Synonyms

reissue, replicate, reprint

Examples of usage

  • The article was republishing on several websites.
  • She decided to republish her first book with a new cover.
  • Republishing old journals helps preserve historical records.

Translations

Translations of the word "republishing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 republicação

🇮🇳 पुनः प्रकाशन

🇩🇪 Neuveröffentlichung

🇮🇩 penerbitan ulang

🇺🇦 перепублікація

🇵🇱 wznowienie

🇯🇵 再出版

🇫🇷 réédition

🇪🇸 republicación

🇹🇷 yeniden yayımlama

🇰🇷 재출판

🇸🇦 إعادة نشر

🇨🇿 znovu vydání

🇸🇰 znovu vydanie

🇨🇳 再出版

🇸🇮 ponovna objava

🇮🇸 endurútgáfa

🇰🇿 қайта жариялау

🇬🇪 მחדש გამოცემა

🇦🇿 təkrar nəşr

🇲🇽 republicación

Word origin

The term 'republishing' is composed of the prefix 're-', meaning 'again', and 'publishing', which derives from the Latin 'publicare', meaning 'to make public'. The act of publishing in itself has been around for centuries, starting with the invention of the printing press in the 15th century, which allowed for the wide distribution of printed materials. As written works proliferated, the need for republishing emerged, particularly as new methods of distribution appeared, such as digital platforms. The evolution of republishing can be closely linked to changes in technology and media consumption habits, marking significant shifts in how content is shared across different audiences. The modern era of republishing often focuses on adapting content for online platforms, ensuring that even outdated works can reach contemporary readers.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,209, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.