for publishing vs for publication

Both 'for publishing' and 'for publication' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'For publishing' is used when referring to the act of making something available for public consumption, such as a book or an article. 'For publication' is used when referring to the state of being published or the process of being published.

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for publishing

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to making something available for public consumption.

This phrase is used when talking about the act of making something available for public consumption, such as a book, article, or any other form of media.

Examples:

The manuscript is ready for publishing.
The author submitted the final draft for publishing.
The magazine is looking for new content for publishing.

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Probably too fast for publishing cutting-edge paper books.
She wrote two romances and submitted them for publishing.
The Scotsman, apologize to Mr. Jefferies for publishing false allegations about him.
Thank you for publishing the well-made ad.
Includes built-in FTP utility for publishing work.
This is another reason for publishing short messages.
That doctor was my only remaining channel for publishing Freeman's study.
JMS topic A distribution mechanism for publishing messages that are delivered to multiple subscribers.
I really need those RAW photos soon for publishing in my article.
RSS is a standard for publishing regular updates to web-based content.
Rose and the paper have refused to apologize for publishing the drawings.
The preparations for publishing the initial results from this database are currently under way.
RSS is a standard for publishing regular updates to web-based content.
Deciding whether the machine translation is good enough for publishing will become easier.
Convenient to recall the conditions for publishing your content.
I immediately said? no? and began seeking other alternatives for publishing.
Sir Francis Burdett, a reformist MP, was jailed for three months for publishing a seditious libel.
Yet, inconsistencies remain, as judges often ignore the norm saying that journalists cannot be punished for publishing or paraphrasing official government statements.
Settled in 1471 in Nuremberg, where he founded a printing press for publishing scientific works and built an observatory.
He edited it until he was dismissed at the request of David Ben-Gurion for publishing an article about a celebration of the disbanding of Palmach.

Alternatives:

for release
for distribution
for circulation
for dissemination
for public consumption

for publication

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the state of being published or the process of being published.

This phrase is used when talking about the state of being published or the process of being published, such as in academic journals, newspapers, or magazines.

Examples:

The article is under review for publication.
The book is scheduled for publication next month.
The journal accepts submissions for publication.

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However, none of these were accepted for publication.
Free photographs for publication post Challenge.
It was a background discussion, which was not intended for publication.
And if you wish to continue seeing your words in print, young man, I suggest you reconsider your idea of what is fit for publication.
The following photos are released for publication.
Isabella began by translating French fiction for publication as stories or serials.
Medical journals have been slow in adapting policies requiring mandatory clinical trial registration as a prerequisite for publication.
Once a month a spotlight is chosen for publication in the journal.
Pinckaers prepared several texts for publication, including Passions et vertu (2009).
The book is scheduled for publication on October 2, 2019.
The Trustees do not themselves judge whether a translation is ready for publication.
The editors of Houzz has chosen two of our works for publication on their Magazine.
The criteria for publication shall be defined by the regulatory authority.
arrangements for publication and public availability of aggregated data;
With regard to the Official Journal, the initiatives for publication on-line will be taken.
Let me reassure you that preparations for publication continue in earnest.
except for publication on the Internet of approved prospectuses
Another problem we see is that Parliament has not restored the appropriations requested for publication of procurement notices.
I am also pleased that you indicated the timetable for publication of the standard.
1975 - Father Alonso's 24 volumes of 800 pages each are ready for publication.

Alternatives:

for printing
for release
for distribution
for circulation
for dissemination

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