syndication

American  

[sin-di-key-shuhn] / ˌsɪn dɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the state or fact of being published simultaneously, or supplied for simultaneous publication, in a number of newspapers or other periodicals.

   This July, her edgy, cult-favorite comic strip is set to launch in newspapers nationwide under syndication by United Media.

2. content that is aired, or supplied for airing, on a number of media outlets in different places.

   Our goal is to have a radio station that is live and local during the day, with little or no syndication.

3. Television. (of a series, program, etc.) the state or fact of having been sold directly to independent stations for airing.

   Star Trek famously had low ratings when it was originally broadcast, but it became a cult classic in syndication during the 1970s, and has had a major influence on popular culture.

4. Finance. the act or process of sharing the financial risk of a business venture, loan, or the like, as by pooling resources or capital.

   If your project requires a large sum of money, loan syndication is a good alternative.

5. Finance. the combining of individuals or organizations into a group in order to undertake some specific duty or carry out specific transactions or negotiations.

   For individual investors, syndication can be a way to build a more diversified portfolio, spread risk and improve their returns.

6. Computers. a process by which access to content or updates can be shared between websites or between a website and the end user, often by means of a feed.

   The information given is in the public domain, but we encourage organizations to mirror our web text through content syndication rather than copying our text onto their websites.

   A podcast is a digital media series in which episodes are released periodically and made available through web syndication.

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Other Word Forms

• antisyndication
  noun
• nonsyndication
  noun
• subsyndication
  noun
• supersyndication
  noun

Etymology

Origin of syndication

syndic(ate) ( def. ) + -ation ( def. )

Example Sentences

Syndication company Debmar-Mercury, owned by Lionsgate Television, confirmed to The Times that “Sherri” will continue production on its fourth season as planned and will air its final episode in the fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Syndication deals around the world also make it a major money spinner for the corporation.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2023

“Dilbert,” a workplace satire, appeared in 2,000 newspapers in 65 countries and 25 languages, according to Andrews McMeel Syndication.

From Washington Times • Feb. 26, 2023

Alcaraz divides his time between Hollywood projects — his comic strip “La Cucaracha” is in development as an animated show — and cartoons for such outlets as Andrews McMeel Syndication, Daily Kos and Pocho.com.

From Washington Post • Apr. 26, 2022

Syndication deals increasingly kept old favorites in circulation, while cable competition raised the stakes for viewer-acquiring novelties that could shock people or trigger a nostalgic connection.

From Slate • Jan. 4, 2019

Related Words

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