proliferation

Intermediate 💼 Corporate / Business

Definition

The corporate buzzword for 'there's suddenly way too many of these things,' whether it's nuclear weapons, cell division, or project management tools in your company's tech stack. In biology, it's normal growth; in business, it often signals chaos. When someone warns about proliferation in a meeting, they're politely saying 'this is getting out of control.'

Example Usage

The proliferation of communication platforms has left employees checking seven different apps for messages.

Source: Common business and scientific terminology

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