Definition of PROPAGATION (original) (raw)

: increase (as of a kind of organism) in numbers

: the spreading of something (such as a belief) abroad or into new regions

: enlargement or extension (as of a crack) in a solid body

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Clonal propagation of navel oranges courtesy of buds from that tree led to a booming orange industry that made a significant contribution to the prosperity of this state in its early years. —Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 1 Feb. 2025 As with stem cuttings, healthy leaves should be allowed to callous over for a few days before propagation to reduce the chances of rot. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025 The class will cover propagation techniques suitable for the state, encompassing several growing methods and simple concepts designed to improve the likelihood of success. —Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025 In reality - and as essential as data management frameworks no doubt are - a holistic approach to total data engineering along with an exhaustive approach to data provenance control and onward data propagation, preparation and proliferation is also needed. —Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for propagation