1. the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, newspapers, or other material for public sale or distribution

1. present participle of publish: to prepare and issue (a book, journal, piece of music, etc.) for public sale or distribution

Examples

• She works in publishing and helps authors get their books printed.
• The publishing industry has changed dramatically with digital technology.
• They are publishing a new magazine about science for teenagers.
• The company is publishing her novel next spring.
• Academic publishing requires careful peer review of research papers.
• He started his own publishing house to support local writers.
• The newspaper is publishing the election results tomorrow.