dissemination
Americannoun
Usage
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.
Other Word Forms
- nondissemination noun
Etymology
Origin of dissemination
First recorded in 1630–50; disseminat(e) ( def. ) + -ion ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Woodrow Wilson jailed war critics, put enemy aliens under tight constraints, and prohibited the dissemination of antiwar materials through the mail.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Currently under German law, only the dissemination of such pictures is potentially punishable if it is found to have breached someone's right to their own image.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
The social-media platforms that enable the quick dissemination of information about political spending have been primarily built by wealthy entrepreneurs and investors.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026
The organization's commitment to broad, barrier-free dissemination has helped accelerate progress across multiple branches of medical science.
From Science Daily • Dec. 13, 2025
The widow of a big Boston lawyer, she collected funds for various ventures, the publication and dissemination of colored literature a particular concern.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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