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Propagation

The multiplication or natural increase in a population

📖 Definitions of "Propagation"

noun

1
The multiplication or natural increase in a population
2
The dissemination of something to a larger area or greater number
3
The act of propagating, especially the movement of a wave
4
The elongation part of transcription

🔄 Synonyms of "Propagation"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
extensionnoun	The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length, breadth, or time; an increase.
generationnoun	A group of people born in a specific range of years and whose members can relate culturally to one another.
multiplicationnoun	(uncountable, arithmetic) The process of computing the sum of an addition with one and the same number a specified number of times (i.e. 4 times 5 = [0 +] 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20) or any other analogous binary operation that combines other mathematical objects.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Propagation"

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Word	Definition
extensionnoun	The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length, breadth, or time; an increase.
generationnoun	A group of people born in a specific range of years and whose members can relate culturally to one another.
multiplicationnoun	(uncountable, arithmetic) The process of computing the sum of an addition with one and the same number a specified number of times (i.e. 4 times 5 = [0 +] 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20) or any other analogous binary operation that combines other mathematical objects.
propagateverb	(transitive, of animals or plants) To cause to continue or multiply by generation, or successive production.
disseminateverb	(intransitive) To become widespread.
disseminationnoun	The act of disseminating, or the state of being disseminated; diffusion for propagation and permanence; a scattering or spreading abroad, as of ideas, beliefs, etc.
spreadingnoun	The act by which something is spread.
diffusionnoun	The act of diffusing or dispersing something, or the property of being diffused or dispersed; dispersion.
spreadnoun	The act of spreading.
dispersalnoun	The act or result of dispersing or scattering; dispersion.
growthnoun	An increase in size, number, value, or strength.
broadcastnoun	A transmission of a radio or television programme intended to be received by anyone with a receiver.
increasenoun	An amount by which a quantity is increased.
scatteringnoun	A small quantity of something being dispersed (at random points).
escalationnoun	The act of escalating.
circulationnoun	The act of passing from place to place or person to person; free diffusion; transmission.
outreachnoun	The act or practice of visiting and providing services (of a charity, church, or other organization) to people who might not otherwise have access to those services.
risenoun	The process of or an action or instance of moving upwards or becoming greater.
compositionnoun	A work of music, literature or art.
promotionnoun	Dissemination of information in order to increase its popularity.