dissemination

noun

dis·sem·i·na·tion di-ˌse-mə-ˈnā-shən

Synonyms of dissemination next

: the act or process of disseminating or spreading something : the state of being disseminated

the dissemination of ideas

And thanks to the emergence of social media as the increasingly dominant mode of information dissemination, are we nearing a time when truth itself will become just another commodity to be bought and sold on the social-media markets?—

Michael Hirschorn

For centuries, translating a text signified that it was essential, worthy of preservation and dissemination.—

Aviya Kushner

Although the Hong Kong flu outbreak was associated with comparatively few deaths worldwide, the virus was highly contagious, a factor that facilitated its rapid global dissemination.—

Kara Rogers

Examples of dissemination in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The first objective of my project is to draw the attention of local and national governments to the threat that climate change and uncontrolled tourism pose to life in the archipelago through media dissemination and exhibitions. —

Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 3 July 2024 The New York Police Department said in a statement that detectives were investigating a complaint for unlawful dissemination against a man named Thomas Pentz. —

Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 1 July 2024 Knight New Work open call is for artists and arts organizations across all genres, aimed at deepening the creation, dissemination, and experience of art through the use of technology. —

The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 27 June 2024 If there are concerns about the handling or dissemination of medical information, your wife should reach out to the HR department or consult legal counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. —

Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dissemination

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Word History

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of dissemination was in 1615

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“Dissemination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissemination. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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