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Meaning of Disseminate
to spread or share information, knowledge, or ideas widely
Definitions
- To spread or share information, knowledge, or ideas widely, especially through media or other means of communication
- * To sow or scatter seeds, especially in a wide or random area
Etymology of Disseminate
The word "disseminate" originates from the Latin "disseminare," which means "to sow" or "to scatter," derived from "dis-" (meaning "apart" or "asunder") and "seminare" (meaning "to sow")
Historically, the word was used in the 15th century to describe the act of sowing seeds, and later its meaning expanded to include the spread of ideas, information, or knowledge
Example Uses
- The company will disseminate the new policy to all employees through a series of meetings and emails
- * The researcher's findings were disseminated through a prestigious academic journal
- * The news of the natural disaster was disseminated quickly through social media