proliferation (prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən
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Definitions
noun
- rapid growth or reproduction of new parts, cells, etc
- rapid growth or increase in numbers
- a great number ⇒
done up in a proliferation of fancy frills
Synonyms
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multiplication,
increase,
spread,
build-up,
concentration,
expansion,
extension,
step-up,
escalation,
intensification,
Usage examples
At the moment a Member of Parliament, the shadow spokesman on defence, was talking about proliferation.
, Left, Right and Centre (1986)It tends to occur within three months of the procedure and is due to proliferation of smooth muscle as a reaction to vessel injury.
British Medical Journal (2002)The proliferation of free-trade agreements, for example, means we see an increase in business.
Globe and Mail (2003)But he added: "We must recognise the growing challenge of missile proliferation.
Sun, News of the World (2001)The effect of these hormones on cell proliferation rates was equally clear.
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