public
/ˈpʌb.lɪk/ adjective B1- Able to be known or seen by everyone; happening without concealment; open to general view.
- Open to all members of a community, as opposed to only a segment of it; especially, provided by national or local authorities and supported by money from taxes. · public library public park
- Of a company: having shares of stock traded publicly, for example, through a stock market.
- Pertaining to the people as a whole, as opposed to a group of people; concerning the whole community or country.
- Officially representing the community; carried out or funded by the government or state on behalf of the community, rather than by a private organization. · public housing public officer public prosecutor public servant
- Pertaining to a person in the capacity in which they deal with other people on a formal or official basis, as opposed to a personal or private capacity; official, professional. · public face public image
- Of an object: accessible to the program in general, not only to a class or subclass.
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“The public,” it said, “have lost a sensational treat through the sudden death of the man Hope, who was suspected of the murder of Mr.
Tell it your own way; but there are the facts, and you can’t miss the public so long as you have those.
You’re welcome to them—you and your public.
“Never mind,” I answered, “I have all the facts in my journal, and the public shall know them.
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