upowszechnienia

Upowszechnienie is a Polish noun describing the process of disseminating or spreading something—knowledge, technology, ideas, or cultural forms—to a wider audience. The term is commonly used with a following noun, for example upowszechnienie wiedzy, upowszechnienie informacji, upowszechnienie technologii, or upowszechnienie kultury. The plural upowszechnienia refers to several such dissemination processes or instances of spreading.

In usage, the concept appears across disciplines such as sociology, education policy, science communication, and public health. It often denotes deliberate actions—campaigns, programs, or policy measures—aimed at increasing accessibility and uptake of a given resource or practice. Institutions like media outlets, schools, libraries, and government bodies may engage in upowszechnienie, for instance when disseminating research findings or promoting digital literacy.

The term is related to, yet distinct from, upowszechnianie (the act of disseminating) and from popularyzacja (popularization). Upowszechnienie emphasizes the reach and availability of something to a broad audience, while popularyzacja stresses appeal and attractiveness to non-specialists.

Measuring upowszechnienie can involve indicators such as reach, penetration, adoption rates, or usage statistics, and is often tied to evaluating the effectiveness of policy or communication strategies. The concept remains central to efforts to democratize access to knowledge, technology, and cultural resources within society.