publishing

Plural: publishings

Noun

• the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
• The industry of publishing, including the production and distribution of books, magazines, web sites, newspapers, etc.
• Something published; a publication.

Verb

• put into print
• prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
• have (one's written work) issued for publication
• present participle and gerund of publish

Synonyms

bring out, issue, print, publication, publish, put out, release, write