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

In August 2008, the Center for Immigration Studies promoted Kolankiewicz’s research, publishing a joint study arguing that “immigration to the United States significantly increases world-wide CO2 emissions.”

From Salon

“I control the publishing on it,” the singer joked.

From Los Angeles Times

But in the recent anonymous court declarations, some officers maintained that publishing the photos had put them in harm’s way.

From Los Angeles Times

Hegseth is a best selling author for Fox News Books, the network’s publishing imprint.

From Los Angeles Times

A statement from Penguin Random House UK added: "It is clear that our publishing standards fell short on this occasion, and we must learn from that."

From BBC

Related Words

• advertisement
• briefing
• broadcast
• disclosure
• message
• news
• notice
• prediction
• publication
• release
• report
• revelation
• statement