noun the act of extending over a larger area
verb to extend over a larger area
adjective widely distributed or dispersed
Spread butter on toast to make it more flavorful.
Spread refers to the difference between two related prices or interest rates.
Spread can refer to the point difference between two teams in a game.
Spread can refer to the distance between plants when sowing seeds.
Spread can refer to the difference between the price at which a product is bought and sold.
Spread of a disease refers to how quickly it is transmitted within a population.
In the context of writing, 'spread' can refer to the distribution of information or ideas across various platforms or mediums to reach a wider audience.
Psychologists may use the term 'spread' to describe the dissemination of research findings or the transmission of certain behaviors or beliefs within a population.
For marketing specialists, 'spread' can refer to the reach or coverage of a marketing campaign across different channels or demographics.
In finance, 'spread' can refer to the difference between the buying and selling price of a security or asset, or the range of values in a data set.
Public health officials may use 'spread' to describe the transmission of diseases within a community or population, and strategies to prevent or control its spread.