publication

The act of making a book, report, or other information available for people to read or use.

• Publication was delayed.
• The book is ready for publication.
• The findings attracted attention after their publication.

How to use it: publication of something (The publication of the report caused a debate.)

Similar words: release, publishing

Common phrases: publication date, before publication, publication of something

A book, magazine, newspaper, or other work made available to the public.

• This is a free publication.
• Her article appeared in several publications.
• The library keeps a copy of every local publication.

Similar words: published work

Common phrases: monthly publication, new publication, academic publication