spreading

1. Process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space (synset 107460496)
   is a type of: change of location, travel - a movement through space that changes the location of something
   subtypes:

   • diffusion - the spread of social institutions (and myths and skills) from one society to another
   • dispersion, scattering - spreading widely or driving off
   • invasion - (pathology) the spread of pathogenic microorganisms or malignant cells to new sites in the body
   • irradiation - (physiology) the spread of sensory neural impulses in the cortex
   • radiation - the spread of a group of organisms into new habitats
   same as: spread
2. The opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate (synset 106263270)
   is a type of: transmission - communication by means of transmitted signals
   subtypes:

   • circulation - the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
   • extension, propagation - the spreading of something (a belief or practice) into new regions
   same as: airing, dissemination, public exposure
3. Act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time (synset 100368802)
   is a type of: extension - act of expanding in scope; making more widely available
   subtypes:

   • circulation - the spread or transmission of something (as news or money) to a wider group or area
   • diffusion, dispersal, dispersion, dissemination - the act of dispersing or diffusing something
   • scatter, scattering, strewing - the act of scattering
   • decentralisation, decentralization - the spread of power away from the center to local branches or governments
   same as: spread

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