noun
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
• 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
• Hypernyms: ↑extension
• Hyponyms:
↑circulation, ↑dispersion, ↑dispersal, ↑dissemination, ↑diffusion, ↑scatter, ↑scattering, ↑strewing, ↑decentralization, ↑decentralisation
Useful english dictionary. 2012.