dissemination

[dih-sem-uh-ney-shuhn]

noun

1. the act of disseminating, or spreading widely.

   The internet allows for the rapid dissemination of information.

Other Word Forms

• nondissemination noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of dissemination¹

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

Example Sentences

"The actual malice here is the knowing dissemination of something that was purported to be verbatim, but which is not," said Mr Neuborne, the former national legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union.

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The arrival of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in late 2022 showed that AI, aside from making it easier to track and analyze populations, also had the potential to influence the dissemination and manipulation of ideas.

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Unlike traditional reporting, which often lags behind policy decisions, social platforms provide instant dissemination and real-time debate.

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“The Declaration’s First Travels” describes its initial dissemination, via newspapers and broadsides, and early responses to its assertion of rights and catalog of grievances.

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As for Beéle, he has denied any involvement in the dissemination of the video.

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Related Words

• circulation 
• diffusion 
• promulgation 
• propagation 
• publication 
• publishing 

When To Use

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.