propagation
noun
prop·a·ga·tion
ˌprä-pə-ˈgā-shən 
: the act or action of propagating: such as
a
: increase (as of a kind of organism) in numbers
b
: the spreading of something (such as a belief) abroad or into new regions
c
: enlargement or extension (as of a crack) in a solid body
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This is a propagation of a plant in Lotusland’s collection that is originally from famed South African botanist and horticulturist Cynthia Giddy.
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Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024
The free monthly webinars are packed with info on subjects ranging from cider making to tree propagation.
—Amanda M. Faison, Outside Online, 22 Sep. 2024
Controlling and ensuring proper sound propagation in headphones is a challenge.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
This is a propagation of a plant in Lotusland’s collection that is originally from famed South African botanist and horticulturist Cynthia Giddy.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 30 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for propagation
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propagation
noun
prop·a·ga·tion
ˌpräp-ə-ˈgā-shən
: the act or process of propagating: as
a
: multiplication (as of a kind of living thing) in number of individuals
b
: the spreading of something (as a belief) abroad or into new regions
Medical Definition
propagation
noun
prop·a·ga·tion
ˌpräp-ə-ˈgā-shən
: the act or action of propagating: as
a
: increase (as of a kind of organism) in numbers
propagation of a pure culture of bacteria
b
: the spreading or transmission of something
propagation of a nerve impulse
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