publicly

adverb

PUB-lik-lee/ˈpʌblɪkli/

2 meanings of publicly

1
adverb
Openly and in public, where others can see, hear or know about it.
The company publicly apologized for the data breach on Monday.
Few officials were willing to criticize the governor publicly, though many complained in private.
Similaropenly
Oppositeprivately, secretly
2
adverb
Done or provided by the public, for the public, or on the public's behalf.
The new stadium will be publicly funded through a sales tax increase.
Publicly traded companies must report their financial results every quarter.
Oppositeprivately

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Origin

Formed from public + -ly.