The act of spreading something or the extent to which it has become widespread.
Natural examples
Das Internet hat die Verbreitung von Nachrichten stark beschleunigt.
The internet has greatly accelerated the spread of news.
Die Verbreitung dieser Pflanze ist auf das Tal begrenzt.
This plant's distribution is limited to the valley.
Durch eine bessere Verbreitung der Broschüre wurden mehr Haushalte erreicht.
Wider distribution of the brochure reached more households.
Usage note
Verbreitung often appears with adjectives such as wide, rapid, or worldwide. It can refer to the process of spreading or to how widespread something is.
Mini-lesson: Verbreitung
The act of spreading something or the extent to which it has become widespread. Verbreitung often appears with adjectives such as wide, rapid, or worldwide. It can refer to the process of spreading or to how widespread something is.
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