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

When he was 18, he won the amateur talent competition at Harlem's Apollo Theater for three consecutive weeks; and was quickly signed to a publishing deal with EMI.

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Public services have been threatened with big cuts if Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford cannot convince political opponents to support the budget he starts publishing on Tuesday.

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Sunak is an ambassador for Prostate Cancer Research, which is publishing a report on the costs and benefits of a targeted screening programme.

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In a culture where Amazon dominates the publishing industry, Pao hopes her audiobook walking club will make literary conversations more personal.

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AFP is not publishing the full names of children and parents interviewed to protect their identities.

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