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dispersal

 
Dictionary: dis·per·sal   (dĭ-spûr'səl) pronunciation
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The act or process of dispersing or the condition of being dispersed; distribution.


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    The passing out or spreading about of something: circulation, dispersion, dissemination, distribution. See collect/distribute.

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In biology and biogeography, the scattering of seed as a plant species colonizes.

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(DOD) Relocation of forces for the purpose of increasing survivability. See also dispersion.

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IN BRIEF: The breaking up and scattering of.

pronunciation The dispersal of the birdseed later resulted in a small millet and sunflower garden.

Tutor's tip: The "dispersal" (the act of scattering or separating) of employees made the "disbursal" (the act of paying out) of paychecks difficult.

 
 
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