spreading

1. p. pr. & vb. n. of Spread Source: opted

2. n. process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space Source: wordnet

3. n. the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate Source: wordnet

4. n. act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time Source: wordnet

5. j:72/n:28 n process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space n the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate n act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time v distribute or disperse widely v become distributed or widespread v spread across or over v spread out or open from a closed or folded state v cause to become widely known v become widely known and passed on v strew or distribute over an area v move outward v cover by spreading something over v distribute over a surface in a layer Source: ecdict

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