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Proliferation
01
a sudden and fast growth or increase in something
Formal
Examples
The proliferation of smartphones has revolutionized how we communicate.
In recent years, there has been a proliferation of fast-food restaurants in urban areas.
02
rapid reproduction or multiplication of cells, organisms, or structural parts
Examples
Researchers studied the proliferation of cancer cells in the laboratory.
The virus caused rapid proliferation of infected cells in the tissue.
03
a large number or wide array of things
Examples
The city faced a proliferation of fast-food outlets in recent years.
There was a proliferation of complaints after the new policy was implemented.
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