prepublication

American  

[pree-puhb-li-key-shuhn] / ˌpri pʌb lɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the period immediately preceding the publication of a book.

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of such a period.

   a prepublication party for the author.

prepublication British  

/ ˌpriːpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən /

adjective

1. of or relating to the time, processes, sales, etc, before publication of a book, newspaper, etc

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Etymology

Origin of prepublication

First recorded in 1920–25; pre- + publication

Example Sentences

Modern prepublication peer review became common in the mid-20th century.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

So far, I’ve managed to do some prepublication interviews without too much trouble, and I’m planning to use a microphone anytime I speak to a crowd.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

The researchers found the out-of-sample, prepublication returns were 26% lower than in-sample returns, on average.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

The case reinforced a constitutional doctrine that the press, absent a national emergency, should not be subject to prepublication censorship.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2023

Meetings are held periodically between all chief editors and party representatives, which serve as an effective means of followup control in lieu of prepublication censorship.

From Area Handbook for Romania by Bernier, Donald W.