dissemination
gb/dɪsˌɛmənˈeɪʃən/ us/dɪsˌɛmənˈeɪʃən/
C1
English
~ 7200
Senses
0 senses
Noun
formal
C1
action
1
the wide spread of information
The act of making information or ideas known to many people.
Usage pattern:
the dissemination of [information/ideas/knowledge]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"dissemination about information"* instead of the correct *"dissemination of information"*. Use the preposition "of" after "dissemination" when mentioning what is spread. Learners may also use it in very casual contexts where simpler words like "spread" or "sharing" are more natural.
Synonyms
spread (More general and less formal; can refer to many things, not only information.)
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distribution (Focuses more on giving or sending things out, sometimes physical items rather than information.)
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circulation (Often used for news, documents, or publications moving among people.)
Antonyms
suppression (Refers to actively stopping information from becoming known.)
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withholding (Emphasizes not giving information that could be shared.)
Collocations
dissemination of information
|information dissemination
|dissemination of knowledge
|dissemination of ideas
|rapid dissemination
Themes
communication
|media
|education
Examples
- Social media has accelerated the dissemination of news around the world.
- The organization is dedicated to the dissemination of scientific knowledge to the public.
- Strict laws regulate the dissemination of personal data by companies.
- Public health campaigns focus on the dissemination of accurate information about vaccines.
- The report calls for better dissemination of research findings beyond academic circles.
Learner examples
- The internet allows fast dissemination of information.
- The school supports the dissemination of new teaching ideas.
- Good dissemination of safety rules can prevent accidents.
- The government controls the dissemination of some official documents.
- Clear dissemination of facts helps people make good choices.
Noun
technical
C2
event
2
spread of disease or cells
The process of a disease, cells, or germs moving from one place in the body or area to many other places.
Usage pattern:
the dissemination of [disease/cells/pathogens]
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize this is a technical, medical use and may overuse it in everyday situations where simple "spread" is more natural. In medical writing, it is usually followed by "of" plus a specific agent, such as "dissemination of cancer cells".
Synonyms
spread (A more general and less technical word for movement to a wider area.)
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metastasis (A specific medical term for the dissemination of cancer cells to distant sites.)
Antonyms
containment (Keeping a disease or harmful agent limited to a small area so it does not disseminate.)
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localization (The state of being limited to one place without wider dissemination.)
Collocations
dissemination of cancer
|hematogenous dissemination
|bacterial dissemination
|viral dissemination
|systemic dissemination
Themes
medicine
|biology
|health
|science
Examples
- Early treatment can reduce the risk of hematogenous dissemination of the infection.
- The study describes the mechanisms of tumor cell dissemination in the bloodstream.
- Public health measures aim to prevent the dissemination of the virus within the community.
- Autopsy findings showed widespread dissemination of fungal spores throughout the lungs.
- Timely vaccination can effectively limit the dissemination of many infectious diseases.
Learner examples
- Antibiotics can stop the dissemination of some infections.
- The doctor is worried about the dissemination of cancer cells.
- Good hygiene helps prevent the dissemination of germs.
- The disease showed rapid dissemination through the patient’s body.
- They studied the dissemination of the virus in the population.
Grammar
Dictionary form
dissemination
IPA
GB/dɪsˌɛmənˈeɪʃən/
US/dɪsˌɛmənˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
dis - sem - in - a - tion (5 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: dissemination
- Plural: dissemination, disseminations
Word family
Expressions
dissemination of ideas
1/dɪsˌɛmənˈeɪʃən əv aɪdˈiəz/
fixed phrase
formal
spreading ideas widely
The act of making people in many places know and talk about certain ideas.
Examples
- The internet has changed the dissemination of ideas across borders.
- Art can be a powerful tool for the dissemination of ideas.
- The conference encourages the dissemination of ideas between researchers and industry leaders.
dissemination of information
1/dɪsˌɛmənˈeɪʃən əv ˌɪnfɔɹmˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
spreading information to many people
The act of making information known to many people.
Examples
- The rapid dissemination of information online can have both positive and negative effects.
- The agency is responsible for the dissemination of information about consumer rights.
- Clear policies govern the dissemination of information to the public during emergencies.
dissemination of knowledge
1/dɪsˌɛmənˈeɪʃən əv nˈɑlɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
formal
spreading knowledge to many people
The act of sharing knowledge so that many people can learn it.
Examples
- Universities play a key role in the dissemination of knowledge.
- Open-access journals support the global dissemination of knowledge.
- The museum is committed to the dissemination of knowledge about local history.