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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Place the propagation jars around your home for small pops of natural color or keep the jars together to create a propagation station.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Many Maldivian resorts are taking the lead with conservation efforts, including Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, with its coral propagation and turtle rescue and rehabilitation projects, and the PADI Eco Center Six Senses Laamu.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
These include inter-agent misalignment, error propagation, unpredictability of emergent behavior, and explainability deficits.
—Rajeev Ronanki, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The new method has clear advantages, including real-time visualization of heat propagation, unprecedented temperature precision, and reliability in extreme conditions where traditional thermography fails.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
Many Maldivian resorts are taking the lead with conservation efforts, including Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru, with its coral propagation and turtle rescue and rehabilitation projects, and the PADI Eco Center Six Senses Laamu.
—Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025
These include inter-agent misalignment, error propagation, unpredictability of emergent behavior, and explainability deficits.
—Rajeev Ronanki, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The new method has clear advantages, including real-time visualization of heat propagation, unprecedented temperature precision, and reliability in extreme conditions where traditional thermography fails.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Propagation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/propagation. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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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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