publishing

[puhb-li-shing]

noun

1. the activities or business of a publisher, especially of books or periodicals.

   He plans to go into publishing after college.

Word History and Origins

Origin of publishing¹

1375–1425; late Middle English (gerund); publish, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Gay “has intentionally and artfully carved out spaces to create opportunities for writers, readers and emerging publishing professionals of all backgrounds,” says David Steinberger, chair of the National Book Foundation’s board.

From Los Angeles Times

In a statement on Thursday Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies said he was publishing the law to give Senedd politicians "and interested stakeholders an opportunity to see the proposed scope and direction of the bill".

From BBC

Instead, it was like Hollywood and the publishing world set the two up on a blind date.

From Los Angeles Times

The retaliatory operation on Sanaa was overseen by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz, with the Israeli government publishing a photograph showing the prime minister at the command centre in Tel Aviv.

From BBC

She pleaded guilty to inciting racial hatred by publishing and distributing "threatening or abusive" written material on X.

From BBC

Related Words

• advertisement 
• briefing 
• broadcast 
• disclosure 
• message 
• news 
• notice 
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• release 
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• revelation 
• statement