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

I moved to Miami, started writing, got a publishing deal and was able to focus on my artist career.

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Both were met with critical acclaim, and Newhall became a celebrity in the publishing world.

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"This should not have happened and today we are publishing an action plan which describes the changes we will make," he said.

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What the company calls its traditional business, legal publishing, had $13 million of revenues in the nine months ending in June and operated at close to breakeven.

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People reported in June that the couple was expecting a child again, publishing photos of the two taking a stroll through London.

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