published (Adjective) — Prepared and printed for distribution and sale. ex. "the complete published works Dickens"
published (Adjective) — Formally made public. ex. "published accounts"
published (Verb) — Put into print. ex. "The newspaper published the news of the royal couple's divorce"
published (Verb) — Prepare and issue for public distribution or sale. ex. "publish a magazine or newspaper"
published (Verb) — Have (one's written work) issued for publication. ex. "She published 25 books during her long career"