pub·li·ca·tion 
/ˌpʌbləˈkeɪʃən/ noun
plural pub·li·ca·tions /ˌpʌbləˈkeɪʃən/ noun 1 [noncount] : the act or process of producing a book, magazine, etc., and making it available to the public
▪ The company specializes in the publication of dictionaries. ▪ the book's date of publication = the book's publication date [=the date when the book was published] ▪ My novel has been accepted for publication. [=my book will be published and sold to the public] 2 [count] : a book, magazine, etc., that has been printed and made available to the public
▪ She has a very impressive list of publications. ▪ a scholarly/scientific publication 3 [noncount] : the act of printing something (such as an article or photograph) in a magazine, newspaper, etc. — often + of ▪ the publication of a photo ▪ The publication of their findings created an immediate controversy.
▪ The company specializes in the publication of dictionaries. ▪ the book's date of publication = the book's publication date [=the date when the book was published] ▪ My novel has been accepted for publication. [=my book will be published and sold to the public]
▪ She has a very impressive list of publications. ▪ a scholarly/scientific publication
