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publication
A published work, for example a book, an article in a journal, or a scholarly paper.
Seine neueste Publikation befasst sich mit den Auswirkungen des Klimawandels.
His latest publication deals with the effects of climate change.
'Publikation' (publication) belongs to the word family of 'publizieren' (to publish) and 'Publikum' (the public/audience). A publication is therefore something that is made accessible to the public.
Der Autor möchte sein Buch im nächsten Jahr publizieren.
The author wants to publish his book next year.
You can recognize the meaning from the way it is used: If 'Publikation' (publication) is countable, e.g. with 'eine' (one/a) or 'viele' (many), it refers to the work itself. If it is uncountable and describes a process, it refers to the act of publishing.
Er hat schon drei Publikationen zu diesem Thema verfasst.
He has already written three publications on this topic.
The word 'Publikation' (publication) is mainly used in formal, academic, or professional contexts, for example for books, specialist articles, or official reports.
Für ihre Bewerbung musste sie eine Liste all ihrer wissenschaftlichen Publikationen einreichen.
For her application, she had to submit a list of all her academic publications.
When the process of publishing is meant, 'Publikation' (publication) often appears in phrases such as 'vor der Publikation stehen' (to be about to be published), 'die Publikation vorbereiten' (to prepare the publication), or in connection with a date.
Das Manuskript wird vor der Publikation noch einmal geprüft.
The manuscript will be reviewed once more before publication.
book
'das Buch' and 'die Publikation' can both refer to a published work. 'Buch' is more concrete and very normal in everyday language: you read or buy a book. 'Publikation' is more general and more formal. A 'Publikation' can be a book, but also an article or an academic treatise. Learners may confuse the words because a book can be a publication. If you are talking normally about something to read, 'Buch' fits. In academia, publishing, or office contexts, 'Publikation' sounds more natural.
Die neue Publikation der Universität erscheint im Herbst.
The university's new publication will come out in the fall.
Im Bus liest du ein Buch, während es draußen regnet.
On the bus, you read a book while it is raining outside.