propagation
/ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃn/noun
उच्चारण प्रॉपगेशन
प्रचार, प्रसार
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[U] formal
the act of spreading an idea, a belief or information among many people
प्रचार, प्रसार
- the propagation of false news on social media
- Ashoka's edicts helped in the propagation of Buddhism.
Synonyms spread dissemination promotion circulation transmission
Opposite suppression
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[U] technical
the production of new plants from a parent plant
(पौधों का) प्रवर्धन, संवर्धन
- plant propagation by cuttings
Synonyms reproduction breeding cultivation
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[U] technical
the action of sending sound, light or other waves through the air or water
(तरंगों का) संचरण, प्रसार
- the propagation of sound waves
Synonyms transmission
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Do not confuse propagation (spreading an idea or producing new plants, often neutral) and propaganda (false or one-sided information spread to influence people).
Propagation (किसी विचार का प्रसार या नए पौधे तैयार करना, अक्सर तटस्थ अर्थ में) और propaganda (लोगों को प्रभावित करने के लिए फैलाई गई झूठी या एकतरफ़ा जानकारी) में भ्रम न करें।