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Propagation vs Publication - What's the difference?

propagation | publication | Synonyms |

Propagation is a synonym of publication.


As nouns the difference between propagation and publication

is that propagation is the multiplication or natural increase in a population while publication is the act of publishing printed or other matter.

propagation

English

Noun

(-)
  • the multiplication or natural increase in a population
  • the dissemination of something to a larger area or greater number
  • (physics) the act of propagating, especially the movement of a wave
  • (genetics) the elongation part of transcription
  • (religion) winning new converts
  • some degree of success in the spread of propaganda

    • Derived terms

    * backpropagation * micropropagation * propagation constant * propagation delay * propagation mode * propagation time

    publication

    English

    Noun

  • The act of publishing printed or other matter
  • * Jonathan Swift
    • The publication of these papers was not owing to our folly, but that of others.
  • An issue of printed or other matter, offered for sale or distribution
  • The communication of information to the general public etc.
  • * Jeremy Taylor
    • His jealousy attends the business, the recreations, the publications , and retirements of every man.