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dissemination

/ˌdɪs.ɪˈmɪn.eɪ.ʃən/
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noun

Dissemination is the spread of information, ideas, or something physical to many people or places. It is often used in formal, academic, or public-information contexts.

  • The dissemination of health advice saved lives.
  • Online dissemination made the report widely known.
  • The dissemination of seeds happens naturally.

Adinary Nuance

Dissemination is more formal than words like spread or sharing. It often suggests planned or wide distribution, especially of information, research, or news. Writers choose it when they want a careful, official tone, not a casual one.

In other languages

Vietnamese
phổ biến
Spanish
diseminación
Chinese
传播
Japanese
普及
Korean
확산

Etymology

Dissemination comes from Latin disseminare, meaning “to scatter abroad.” It entered English through French and has been used since the 16th century.

Common phrases

the dissemination of informationrapid disseminationwider disseminationdissemination of knowledge

Synonyms

distribution (opens in new tab)circulation (opens in new tab)spread (opens in new tab)broadcasting (opens in new tab)

Related words

communication (opens in new tab)publication (opens in new tab)propagation (opens in new tab)distribution (opens in new tab)

Frequently asked questions

Is dissemination a formal word?
Yes. It is mostly used in formal writing, study, news, and official language.
What is the difference between dissemination and distribution?
Distribution means giving something out. Dissemination means spreading ideas, information, or something across many people or places.
Can I use dissemination in daily conversation?
You can, but it may sound too formal. In conversation, spread is usually more natural.
Is dissemination used in academic writing?
Yes. It is common in research, public health, and academic reports.