Publish vs. Print 

What is the difference between 'publish' and 'print'?

Both 'publish' and 'print' are concerned with producing copies of a book, newspaper, pamphlet, etc. However, 'publish' is concerned with a more exhaustive process of producing and selling such material, while 'print' is only concerned with the production phase. This lesson will clarify the difference between these two verbs.

Dissemination vs. Production

'Publish' involves making written or visual material available to the public or a specific audience. It includes the broader process of producing, releasing, and distributing content for public consumption, either in physical or digital format. 'Publish' often includes activities like editing, formatting, and preparing the material for dissemination. '*Printing', however, is only concerned with making many copies of the material. It specifically focuses on the physical process of creating copies of a document, book, newspaper, or other written content. In other words, while 'print' is focused on production, 'publish' is concerned with dissemination as well as production.

Example

The company printed 1,000 copies of the magazine.

They printed brochures to promote the upcoming event.

'Print' emphasizes preparation of the brochures without pointing to their dissemination.

They published brochures to promote the upcoming event.

'Publish' emphasizes dissemination of the material well as the production process.

He published his poetry collection on an online platform.

Publication does not necessarily involve printing and can be done on other platforms or media.

The scientific journal publishes groundbreaking research articles.

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