publishing

/ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
/ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
IPA guide

Other forms: publishings

Definitions of publishing
  1. noun
    the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
    synonyms: publication
    see moresee less
    types:
    show 4 types...
    hide 4 types...
    desktop publishing
    (computer science) the use of microcomputers with graphics capacity to produce printed materials
    republication, republishing
    the act of publishing again
    contribution
    a writing for publication especially one of a collection of writings, as an article or story
    serialisation, serialization
    publication in serial form
    type of:
    business, business enterprise, commercial enterprise
    the activity of providing goods and services involving financial and commercial and industrial aspects
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘publishing'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family