verb

1. To issue (something, such as printed work) for distribution and/or sale.

   “Most of the sketches Faulkner published in 1925 appeared in the Sunday magazine section of the New Orleans Times-Picayune.”

2. To announce to the public.

   “No newspaper published the victim's name.”

3. To issue the work of (an author).

   “Grove Press published many avant-garde authors.”

Synonyms: disclose, make known, post

noun

1. The industry of publishing, including the production and distribution of books, magazines, web sites, newspapers, etc.

2. Something published; a publication.