Publishing Definition

American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source pub·lish (pŭb'lĭsh) Pronunciation Key
v. pub·lished, pub·lish·ing, pub·lish·es

v. tr.

1. To prepare and issue (printed material) for public distribution or sale.
2. To bring to the public attention; announce. See Synonyms at announce.

v. intr.

1. To issue a publication.
2. To be the writer or author of published works or a work.

[Middle English publicen, publishen, to make known publicly, from alteration of Old French publier, from Latin pūblicāre; see publication.]