dissemination
noun
dis·sem·i·na·tion
di-ˌse-mə-ˈnā-shən 
: 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
Michael HirschornFor centuries, translating a text signified that it was essential, worthy of preservation and dissemination.—Aviya Kushner
Aviya KushnerAlthough 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
Kara RogersExamples of dissemination in a Sentence
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By emphasizing Strachan’s assimilation of the photo into his painting, the curators underscored the crucial role of reproductive technologies in the dissemination and projection of Pan-African ideology and ideas.
—Delinda Collier, Artforum, 1 May 2025
Madison believed that a free society rests on the open dissemination of information between the government and its people.
—John Hart, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2025
Back in 2021, the country’s parliament passed a law forbidding the dissemination of content deemed to promote homosexuality and gender change.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
The law amends Virginia Code §19.2-389 to restrict the dissemination of CCRE records to individuals and entities explicitly authorized by statute or regulation.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Delinda Collier, Artforum, 1 May 2025
Madison believed that a free society rests on the open dissemination of information between the government and its people.
—John Hart, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2025
Back in 2021, the country’s parliament passed a law forbidding the dissemination of content deemed to promote homosexuality and gender change.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
The law amends Virginia Code §19.2-389 to restrict the dissemination of CCRE records to individuals and entities explicitly authorized by statute or regulation.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dissemination
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“Dissemination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissemination. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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