dissemination
dissemination — noun
1. the process of making news, information, or ideas reach a large number of people
the process of making news, information, or ideas reach a large number of people across a wide area
The university's research unit focuses on the dissemination of scientific findings to the general public.
collocation: dissemination of [findings/information/data]
Social media platforms have greatly accelerated the dissemination of news across different countries.
collocation: accelerated dissemination / rapid dissemination
Padma worked for a non-profit that handled the dissemination of health information in rural villages.
The government was criticised for its slow dissemination of safety warnings after the earthquake.
Effective dissemination of new research requires clear writing and careful planning.
- distribution
more concrete and physical; used for goods, supplies, or resources rather than ideas
- circulation
emphasises a continuous flow or cycle; common for printed materials like newspapers or magazines
- propagation
suggests active promotion or reproduction of beliefs, ideas, or causes; often carries missionary or ideological overtones
- diffusion
more scientific or technical; implies a gradual, passive spreading process rather than deliberate action
- suppression
the deliberate act of preventing information from reaching people
- concealment
keeping information hidden or secret rather than making it widely known
用法筆記
This noun is uncountable and primarily used in formal or academic contexts. It refers almost exclusively to information, knowledge, news, ideas, and research findings — not to physical objects, diseases, or people.