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noun
The act by which something is spread.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The act of spreading (speedreading).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Qualifier: debating slang
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verb
present participle and gerund of spread
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: spread
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: extension
Narrower terms: circulation, dispersion, dispersal, dissemination, diffusion, scatter, scattering, strewing, decentralization, decentralisation
noun
the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: dissemination, airing, public exposure
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: transmission
Narrower terms: circulation, propagation, extension
noun
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: spread
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: change of location, travel
Narrower terms: diffusion, dispersion, scattering, invasion, irradiation, radiation
History
By surface analysis, spread + -ing.
Blend of speed + reading.
Across languages
10 source translations are retained for this English entry.
