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dis·sem·i·nate

(dĭ-sĕm′ə-nāt′)

v. dis·sem·i·nat·ed, dis·sem·i·nat·ing, dis·sem·i·nates

v.tr.

1. To scatter widely, as in sowing seed.

2. To spread abroad; promulgate: disseminate news.

v.intr.

To become diffused; spread.

[Latin dissēmināre, dissēmināt- : dis-, dis- + sēmināre, to sow (from sēmen, sēmin-, seed; see sē- in Indo-European roots).]

dis·sem′i·na′tion n.

dis·sem′i·na′tor n.

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Noun	1.	dissemination - the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate airing, public exposure, spreading transmission - communication by means of transmitted signals circulation - the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines) propagation, extension - the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions
	2.	dissemination - the property of being diffused or dispersed diffusion dispersion, distribution - the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume; "worldwide in distribution"; "the distribution of nerve fibers"; "in complementary distribution"
	3.	dissemination - the act of dispersing or diffusing something; "the dispersion of the troops"; "the diffusion of knowledge" dispersal, dispersion, diffusion spreading, spread - act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time crop-dusting, spraying - the dispersion of fungicides or insecticides or fertilizer on growing crops (often from a low-flying aircraft)

dissemination

noun spread, publishing, broadcasting, publication, distribution, circulation, diffusion, propagation, promulgation the dissemination of scientific ideas

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dissemination

noun

The passing out or spreading about of something:

circulation, dispersal, dispersion, distribution.

Translations

Dissemination

διάδοση διασπορά

diffusion

diffusione disseminazione divulgazione

verbreiding verspreiding

disseminação

dissemination

[dɪˌsemɪˈneɪʃən] N → diseminación f, difusión f

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

dissemination

[dɪˌsɛmɪˈneɪʃ^ən] n [information, facts, ideas] → dissémination f, propagation f; [knowledge] → diffusion f

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

dissemination

n → Verbreitung f

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

dissemination

[dɪˌsɛmɪˈneɪʃ/ən] n → diffusione f

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

dissemination

n. diseminación, esparcimiento.

English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

dissemination

n diseminación f

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"For the dissemination of pure truth and to secure the triumph of virtue," he read, "we must cleanse men from prejudice, diffuse principles in harmony with the spirit of the times, undertake the education of the young, unite ourselves in indissoluble bonds with the wisest men, boldly yet prudently overcome superstitions, infidelity, and folly, and form of those devoted to us a body linked together by unity of purpose and possessed of authority and power.

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These very mirages are the unthinkable and incalculable congeries of appearances that crowd in upon you and form you out of the past, and that sweep you on into dissemination into other unthinkable and incalculable congeries of appearances to people the ghost land of the future.

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In botanical works, this or that plant is stated to be ill adapted for wide dissemination; but for transport across the sea, the greater or less facilities may be said to be almost wholly unknown.

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Such is my religious faith, though I grieve to confess that neither His Holiness the Pope nor His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury (whom I equally and profoundly revere) will assent to its dissemination."

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M2 PRESSWIRE-July 31, 2019-: The Republic of Mozambique Implements the International Monetary Fund’s Enhanced General Data Dissemination System

The Republic of Mozambique Implements the International Monetary Fund’s Enhanced General Data Dissemination System

ENPNewswire-July 31, 2019--Qatar Implements the International Monetary Fund's Enhanced General Data Dissemination System

Qatar Implements the International Monetary Fund's Enhanced General Data Dissemination System

"We call the IGAD and the international community to release the Chairman of the SPLM/IO Dr Riek Machar to lead the dissemination of the Revitalised peace agreement with his brother President Salva Kiir, because once the citizens own the agreement," said Manawa Peter Gatkuoth SPLM-IO Deputy Chairperson of the National Committee for Information and Public Relations.

Machar is needed to disseminate peace in South Sudan: spokesperson

In a statement on Wednesday, the Cabinet-level Inter-Agency Task Force on the Federalism and Constitutional Reform (IATF) led by Interior Secretary Eduardo Ano has vowed to ramp up its information dissemination efforts when the 18th Congress opens in July.

DILG to intensify info campaign on federalism

The government is ready to re-examine the essence of the Social Harmony Act that can be used in efforts to, among others, control the dissemination of information which can potentially harm the national unity and harmony in the country, especially in cyberspace.

Govt ready to review Social Harmony Act

In his speech during the signing ceremony, Andanar said technology has allowed for faster dissemination of information through media and other platforms.

PHL, Thailand ink pact strengthening info cooperation

Pakistan has implemented the recommendations of the IMF's Enhanced General Data Dissemination System (e-GDDS) by publishing critical data through the National Summary Data Page (NSDP), a press release by IMF asserted.