disseminate

What does “disseminate” mean?

verb.to spread (something, especially information) widely.

SAT Usage

disseminate is often used in contexts related to communication, education, or scientific research. It emphasizes the active process of spreading information to a broad audience, suggesting not just distribution but also the intention behind sharing knowledge, which distinguishes it from simpler terms like "share" or "spread."

Common Confusions

Disseminate implies an active intention to spread information widely, while circulate usually suggests a more passive distribution among a group without the same emphasis on reaching a broad audience.

Example Sentences

• The values of the human rights movement have disseminated throughout the world.

• The committee needed to disseminate the proposal before making a final decision.

Word Parts: How to Remember “disseminate”

Break “disseminate” into its parts: di- (apart, away). Knowing roots like these helps you decode unfamiliar SAT vocabulary.

• Prefix: di- apart, away (Latin)