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proliferation

Pronunciation: [prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən]

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Learn how to use proliferation in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “growth”

(noun) the process of increasing in number or amount. Imagine if you planted a few seeds, and they grew into many plants over time. That's proliferation!

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The proliferation of smartphone use has changed how we communicate.

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There wasn't any proliferation of new ideas during the meeting; everyone seemed stuck.

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What do you think caused the rapid proliferation of online learning?

Context: “biology”

(noun) the increase of cells or living things, like when a population grows bigger and bigger. Think about how some animals can have many babies at once, which is a type of proliferation.

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The proliferation of bacteria helps the ecosystem stay balanced.

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There was no proliferation of fish in the pond this year because of pollution.

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How does the proliferation of algae affect the lake's wildlife?

Context: “science”

(noun) the spread of something, often used to talk about things like nuclear weapons. It's like when one person tells a secret, and soon everyone knows it.

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Governments are working to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons around the world.

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The proliferation of harmful substances is not taken lightly by health officials.

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What measures are in place to control the proliferation of dangerous technologies?

How to pronounce proliferation

Pronunciation: [prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən]

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