publishing (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

Definition

The business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or music for public sale.

Examples

• The company has been involved in academic publishing for over fifty years.

• She dreams of working in publishing and discovering new literary talent.

• Online publishing has made it easier for independent authors to reach readers.

How to Use publishing

in publishing (prepositional phrase)

Working within the publishing industry. — "He has a lot of experience in publishing."

publishing house (collocation)

A company that publishes books. — "She signed a contract with a major publishing house."

publishing industry (collocation)

The collective businesses involved in producing and distributing written materials. — "The publishing industry is constantly evolving."

Synonyms of publishing

Words with a similar meaning to publishing:

• issuing
• printing
• broadcasting
• dissemination

Antonyms of publishing

Words with the opposite meaning to publishing:

• suppression
• censorship

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