# dissemination

/dɪˌsɛməˈneɪʃən/ (US) · /dɪsˌɛmɪnˈeɪʃən/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/dissemination
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

the act of spreading information, news, or ideas to a large group of people. It is often used when talking about sharing knowledge or research.

For teachers: the act of spreading something, especially information or ideas, widely. Often used in academic or professional contexts to describe the distribution of research findings or public health data.

## Examples

- The internet allows for the rapid dissemination of news.
- The university is responsible for the dissemination of new scientific research to the public.
- Effective dissemination of the new safety protocols across all international branches was essential to maintaining the company's high standards of operational security.

## Usage notes

- Typically used with the preposition 'of' followed by the information being shared.

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