spreading
1. the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate • Syn: dissemination, airing, public exposure • Derivationally related forms: spread, disseminate (for: dissemination) • Hypernyms: transmission • Hyponyms: circulation, propagation, extension 2. process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space • Syn: spread • Derivationally related forms: spread, spread (for: spread) • Hypernyms: change of location, travel • Hyponyms: diffusion, dispersion, scattering, invasion, irradiation, radiation 3. act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time • Syn: spread • Derivationally related forms: spread, spread (for: spread) • Hypernyms: extension • Hyponyms: circulation, dispersion, dispersal, dissemination, diffusion, scatter, scattering, strewing, decentralization, decentralisation
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