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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It also unleashed the mass dissemination of AI-created images shared thousands of times on social media.
From Barron's • Feb. 27, 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
This migration-dependent strategy offers a new perspective on viral dissemination and may help explain how certain infections escalate so rapidly.
From Science Daily • Jan. 5, 2026
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.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 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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