Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

PUBLISHING

(noun, verb)
Did you mean?
Also try..

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Publishing.

Publishing - as a noun

The business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
publication17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
business10business enterprisecommercial enterprise
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Publishing - as a verb

To issue (something, such as printed work) for distribution and/or sale.

Example: "Most of the sketches faulkner published in 1925 appeared in the sunday magazine section of the new orleans times-picayune."

To announce to the public.

Example: "No newspaper published the victim's name."

To issue the work of (an author).

Example: "Grove press published many avant-garde authors."

To disseminate (a message) publicly via a newsgroup, forum, blog, etc.

To issue a medium (e.g. publication).

Example: "Major city papers still publish daily."

To have one's work accepted for a publication.

Example: "She needs to publish in order to get tenure."

(of content) to be made available in a printed publication or other medium.

Example: "The article first published online, then in print the next day."

To convert data of a web page to html in a local directory and copy it to the web site on a remote system.

Example Sentences

"The publishing industry has undergone significant changes with the rise of digital platforms."
"She works in publishing and handles the distribution of books."
"The author signed a contract with a major publishing company."
"The publishing of his novel was delayed due to editing issues."
"He aspires to have a successful career in academic publishing."
View more

Word Game Points

Is PUBLISHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, publishing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PUBLISHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is PUBLISHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, publishing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PUBLISHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is PUBLISHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, publishing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PUBLISHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

Word Variations & Relations

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen