Dictionary
pub•li•ca•tion
Pronunciation: (pub"li-kā'shun), [key]—
n.
1. the act of publishing a book, periodical, map, piece of music, engraving, or the like.
2. the act of bringing before the public; announcement.
3. the state or fact of being published.
4. something that is published, esp. a periodical.
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