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View usage for: proliferation in British English (prəˌlɪfəˈreɪʃən) noun1. rapid growth or reproduction of new parts, cells, etc 2. rapid growth or increase in numbers 3. a great number done up in a proliferation of fancy frills Examples of 'proliferation' in a sentenceproliferation He worked to limit the proliferation of nuclear weapons and improve governmental efficiency.He worked to limit the proliferation of nuclear weapons and improve governmental efficiency.There is a real danger of proliferation of nuclear weapons.They help combat nuclear proliferation and foster growth and stability.He argues that it would be foolish to leave holes in the nuclear deterrent when nuclear proliferation is a growing danger.Hence the rapid evolution and proliferation.The dangers of proliferation of nuclear weapons are more far-reaching.On only one environmental issue was there a significant change of attitude - the proliferation of nuclear power.I refuse to see the proliferation of minor parties as a constitutional crisis.What it has not done is diminish the international need to hold Iran to its commitments on nuclear proliferation and regional peace.the proliferation of nuclear weapons Synonyms multiplication concentration step-up (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition a progressive increase in number or size a build-up of troops Synonyms increase, development, growth, expansion, accumulation, enlargement, escalation, upsurge, intensification, augmentationa sudden escalation of unrest in the south-eastern region Synonyms increase, rise, build-up, expansion, heightening, developing, acceleration, upsurge, intensification, amplificationDefinition an increase or development, esp. in the activities of a company the rapid expansion of private health insurance Synonyms increase, development, growth, spread, diffusion, magnification, multiplication, amplification, augmentationAdditional synonymsDefinition a development that includes or affects more people or things than before The agreement we have reached is a natural extension of our relationship. Synonyms development, expansion, widening, increase, stretching, broadening, continuation, enlargement, diversification, amplification, elongation, augmentationDefinition the amount by which something increases a sharp increase in productivity Synonyms growth, rise, boost, development, gain, addition, expansion, extension, heightening, proliferation, enlargement, escalation, upsurge, upturn, increment, bounce, intensification, step-up (informal), augmentation, aggrandizement the intensification of government protests Synonyms increase, rise, build-up, expansion, heightening, acceleration, escalation, upsurge, amplificationDefinition a spreading The greatest hope for reform is the gradual spread of information. Synonyms increase, development, advance, spreading, expansion, transmission, proliferation, advancement, escalation, diffusion, dissemination, dispersal, suffusion |