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Divulgation vs Dissemination - What's the difference?

divulgation | dissemination |

As nouns the difference between divulgation and dissemination

is that divulgation is the act of divulging or publishing. publication (obs while dissemination is 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.

divulgation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of divulging or publishing. publication (obs)
  • Secrecy hath no use than divulgation.
  • The disclosure or revelation of a secret
  • The communication of technology or science to the general public, .
  • References

    * OED 2nd edition 1989 * OED1 Vol.3 p.575 (Webster 1913)

    dissemination

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • 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.
  • Derived terms

    * disseminate