publication
Meaning: The act of publishing; a published work
Publication refers to the act of making something publicly known, especially through printing or digital distribution, or to the printed material itself (such as a book, magazine, or journal). The date of publication is when something is officially released. Academic publications are peer-reviewed articles in scholarly journals.
Examples
- The publication of her novel was delayed by several months. 她的小说出版被推迟了几个月。La publicación de su novela se retrasó varios meses.彼女の小説の出版は数ヶ月遅れました。그녀의 소설 출판이 몇 달 지연되었습니다.
- This publication is available both in print and online. 这份出版物有印刷版和网络版。Esta publicación está disponible tanto en formato impreso como en línea.この出版物は印刷版とオンライン版の両方で入手できます。이 출판물은 인쇄판과 온라인 모두로 이용할 수 있습니다.
- He has numerous publications in scientific journals. 他在科学期刊上发表了大量论文。Él tiene numerosas publicaciones en revistas científicas.彼は科学雑誌に多数の論文を発表しています。그는 과학 저널에 다수의 논문을 발표했습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'publicationem' meaning 'a making public', from 'publicare' (to make public), from 'publicus' (of the people). The sense of 'a printed work' developed in the 17th century with the growth of publishing.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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