1. Published, exposed in a public space; such as, legal notices, etc.
2. To issue (printed or otherwise reproduced textual or graphic material, computer software, etc.) for sale or distribution to the public.
3. To announce formally or officially to the public; to proclaim; to promulgate.
4. To make publicly or generally known.
5. To issue newspapers, books, computer software, etc.; to engage in publishing.
6. To have one's work published or to be the writer or author of published works or a work.
7. To prepare and issue for public distribution or sale.

Publishing is an industry concerned with the production of literature or information; including, the function of making information available for public view. In some situations, authors may be their own publishers.

Traditionally, publishing refers to the distribution of printed works; such as, books and newspapers. With the existence of digital information systems and the internet, the scope of publishing has expanded to include websites, blogs, etc.

As a business, publishing includes the development, marketing, production, and the distribution of newspapers, magazines, books, literary works, musical works, software, and other works dealing with information for the public, or people in general, or for specific groups.