Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of publication
"The university library recently expanded its collection to include over five thousand academic publications from around the world."
In plain English: Publications are written works that have been printed and shared with the public, such as books, magazines, or newspapers.
"She enjoys reading local newspapers and magazines for her daily news."
Usage: Use publications to refer collectively to multiple works such as books, journals, or newspapers that have been officially issued. Do not use it as a singular countable noun; instead, say "a publication" when referring to just one item.
Derived from the Latin publicare, this term originally meant to make something public or available to everyone. It entered English in the mid-16th century with the specific sense of works issued for distribution to the general public.