dissemination

[ dih-sem-uh-ney-shuhn ]

/ dɪˌsɛm əˈneɪ ʃən /

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the act of disseminating, or spreading widely: The internet allows for the rapid dissemination of information.

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Origin of dissemination

First recorded in 1630–50; disseminat(e) + -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM dissemination

non·dis·sem·i·na·tion, noun

Words nearby dissemination

dissembler, disseminate, disseminated, disseminated sclerosis, disseminating, dissemination, disseminator, disseminule, dissension, dissent, dissenter

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MORE ABOUT DISSEMINATION

What does dissemination mean?

Dissemination is the act or process of disseminating—distributing, spreading, broadcasting, or dispersing widely.

The word is especially used in reference to the distribution of information, or things that contain information, like files and documents.

It is also associated with the official release of such information by organizations, such as the dissemination of a press release by a company or the dissemination of information to the public by a government agency.

Example: Our chief media officer is responsible for the dissemination of press releases to various outlets.

Where does dissemination come from?

The first records of the word dissemination come from around the 1640s. The verb form disseminate is recorded earlier, around 1600. It comes from the Latin verb dissēmināre, from sēmināre, “to sow,” from sēmen, “seed.”

Sometimes, the dissemination of information is like the scattering of seeds in a field, with the goal being to spread it far and wide to the largest number of people possible—like when someone sends out a company-wide email. Other times, dissemination of information may involve a more select set of recipients, such as a press release that’s only provided to certain journalists or news organizations. Sometimes, it happens in a much less organized way, such as on the internet, where the dissemination of information (and misinformation) is rapid and often unpredictable.

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disseminate (verb)

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seminar

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How is dissemination used in real life?

Dissemination is most commonly used in discussion of the purposeful spread of information.

BREAKING: Twitter says it has begun taking sweeping actions to limit the reach of QAnon content and banned many of the conspiracy theory's followers due to ongoing problems with harassment and the dissemination of misinformation. https://t.co/NwT9bGWkfx

— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 22, 2020

Features of war on transparency: new non-transparent trade fora, secret treaty negotiations, prison for dissemination of leaked documents.

— James Love (@jamie_love) December 15, 2010

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— Keri N Althoff (@kerinalthoff) November 18, 2019

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Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of dissemination?

A. dispersion
B. spread
C. circulation
D. concealment

How to use dissemination in a sentence

The dataome is the correlation and dissemination of information or misinformation that has swamped us.
My 3 Greatest Revelations - Issue 102: Hidden Truths|Caleb Scharf|June 16, 2021|Nautilus
As more and more issues become politicized and groups like Turning Point USA walk the tightrope between paid political speech and loosely affiliated idea dissemination, it may not be clear even to content posters what needs disclosure.
As gray area between ads and paid influence grows, Mozilla calls on TikTok to tighten controls on political videos|Kate Kaye|June 4, 2021|Digiday
Although there is no federal law explicitly criminalizing doxing, some states have considered legislation this year, as the dissemination of personal information has become increasingly weaponized by people hiding behind anonymous online accounts.
Colorado bans doxing of public health workers amid rise in online harassment|Meryl Kornfield|May 20, 2021|Washington Post
Shepherding the curation and dissemination of content has become a key role for today’s marketing chief with digitization and the explosion of content channels.
‘The corporate narrative had to be more agile’: How the pandemic intensified the content role of CMOs|Jessica Davies|April 30, 2021|Digiday

As per the police, Ravi is an editor of the document and “key conspirator” in its formulation and dissemination.
The toolkit—an international conspiracy in India—is a common practice in protests across the globe|Niharika Sharma|February 17, 2021|Quartz
For pro-release activists, the dissemination of the report would be a holiday present, years in the making.
CIA Won’t Defend Its One-Time Torturers|Shane Harris, Tim Mak|December 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One would think sharing an image on it would constitute dissemination.
New York Can't Kick Its Revenge Porn Habit|Emily Shire|February 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I've dedicated my life to the dissemination of this core message of the Judaic tradition, openly and unequivocally.
Peter Beinart’s Bias Against Me, Cory Booker, and Israel|Rabbi Shmuley Boteach|June 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The guests on Reliable Sources were split over the dissemination of the pictures and videos.
Hillary Clinton, Michele Bachmann, and More Sunday Talk|The Daily Beast Video|October 23, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The results of any dissemination would automatically be classified as a crime against humanity.
Saudi Arabia: Friend or Foe?|Senator Bob Graham|July 11, 2011|DAILY BEAST
According to the provisions of his grace, it is intended for dissemination through the voluntary agency of those who love it.
The Ordinance of Covenanting|John Cunningham
And the fight to be won can only come through knowledge, its dissemination and then its application.
Euthenics, the science of controllable environment|Ellen H. Richards
No more effective agent for the dissemination of knowledge was ever devised than the American Public School.
Euthenics, the science of controllable environment|Ellen H. Richards
This applies to all 'dissemination of pernicious principles'; for in this case reason and not force is the appropriate remedy.
The English Utilitarians, Volume I.|Leslie Stephen
In both these movements the assimilation of a religious trend has been of inestimable importance to their dissemination.
The Popular Science Monthly, September, 1900|Various