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Prepositions with nouns

Publication with for and of

For publication is common when material is intended to be published. Of publication usually follows another noun such as date or process.

Quick answer

Which phrase is correct?

Use for publication when something is prepared or submitted to be published. Of publication is natural after another noun, such as date of publication or process of publication.

The article was accepted for publication in the journal.
Please include the date of publication in the citation.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
for publication

Preparing something to be published

Use for publication after verbs like submit, prepare, or accept.

She revised the manuscript for publication.
2
date of publication

Giving publication details

Of publication often follows another noun.

The form asks for the date of publication.
3
publication in + source

Naming where something appears

In introduces the journal, newspaper, or platform.

The study appeared in publication in a medical journal.
4
ready for publication

Describing completion status

For publication is common after adjectives like ready or approved.

The report is ready for publication.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
for publication
The essay was submitted for publication.
intended to be published
of publication
the costs of publication
part of a larger noun phrase
publication in
publication in an academic journal
where something appears
publication of
the publication of private data
the act of publishing

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using of publication alone for purpose

Use for publication when something is intended to be published.

✕ The paper was sent of publication. ✓ The paper was sent for publication.

Omitting the main noun before of publication

Of publication usually depends on another noun.

✕ We discussed of publication. ✓ We discussed publication.

Confusing publication of and publication in

Of refers to what is published; in refers to where it appears.

✕ publication in confidential records ✓ publication of confidential records

Using publication to

Publication is not usually followed directly by to.

✕ publication to a journal ✓ publication in a journal

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The manuscript was accepted ___ next month.
2. Please provide the date ___ on the form.
3. The unauthorized publication ___ private emails caused controversy.

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Frequently asked questions

What does for publication mean?

It means intended to appear in print or online.

Can of publication be correct?

Yes, especially after another noun, such as date of publication.

What is the difference between publication of and publication in?

Publication of refers to what is published. Publication in refers to where it appears.

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