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
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
"These obligations include duly assessing and mitigating any systemic risks, such as violations of fundamental human rights and freedom of expression, electoral manipulation, the dissemination of illegal content and privacy concerns," said a commission statement.
From Barron's
They were handed prison terms on three charges -- including "cyber terrorism" and "intentional dissemination of false and fake information" -- to run concurrently, the document said.
From Barron's
This migration-dependent strategy offers a new perspective on viral dissemination and may help explain how certain infections escalate so rapidly.
From Science Daily
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