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publication

pub·li·ca·tion [ pùbbli káysh'n ] (plural pub·li·ca·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. act of publishing: the act of making printed material, especially books, available for sale to the public ( often used before a noun )

2. published item: an item that has been published, especially in printed form

3. public communication of something: the communication of information to the public

[14th century. Via French< Latin publication-< publicare (see publish)]
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