Noun has 3 senses

• spreading(n = noun.event) spread - process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space;


Derived form verb spread₃

• spreading(n = noun.communication) airing, dissemination, public exposure - the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate;


Derived form verb spread₅

• spreading(n = noun.act) spread - act of extending over a wider scope or expanse of space or time;


Derived form verb spread₁