dissemination
noun
dis·sem·i·na·tion
di-ˌse-mə-ˈnā-shən 
: the act or process of disseminating or spreading something : the state of being disseminated
the dissemination of ideas
And thanks to the emergence of social media as the increasingly dominant mode of information dissemination, are we nearing a time when truth itself will become just another commodity to be bought and sold on the social-media markets?—
Michael Hirschorn
Michael HirschornFor centuries, translating a text signified that it was essential, worthy of preservation and dissemination.—Aviya Kushner
Aviya KushnerAlthough the Hong Kong flu outbreak was associated with comparatively few deaths worldwide, the virus was highly contagious, a factor that facilitated its rapid global dissemination.—Kara Rogers
Kara RogersExamples of dissemination in a Sentence
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The European Union has opened a separate investigation into Grok’s role in the production and dissemination of such material.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
He was brought up on state charges and pleaded guilty to charges of both possession and dissemination of the materials.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
The field guides dedicate entire sections to cultural production, media engagement and rapid narrative dissemination following high-profile incidents.
—Asra Q. Nomani , Alba Cuebas-Fantauzzi, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
At the time of arrest, Teer was out on bond for dissemination of child pornography, third-degree assault and theft of property.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
He was brought up on state charges and pleaded guilty to charges of both possession and dissemination of the materials.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
The field guides dedicate entire sections to cultural production, media engagement and rapid narrative dissemination following high-profile incidents.
—Asra Q. Nomani , Alba Cuebas-Fantauzzi, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
At the time of arrest, Teer was out on bond for dissemination of child pornography, third-degree assault and theft of property.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for dissemination
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“Dissemination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissemination. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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