syndication

[ sin-di-key-shuhn ]

noun

1. the state or fact of being published simultaneously, or supplied for simultaneous publication, in a number of newspapers or other periodicals:

   This July, her edgy, cult-favorite comic strip is set to launch in newspapers nationwide under syndication by United Media.

2. content that is aired, or supplied for airing, on a number of media outlets in different places:

   Our goal is to have a radio station that is live and local during the day, with little or no syndication.

3. Television. (of a series, program, etc.) the state or fact of having been sold directly to independent stations for airing:

   Star Trek famously had low ratings when it was originally broadcast, but it became a cult classic in syndication during the 1970s, and has had a major influence on popular culture.

4. Finance. the act or process of sharing the financial risk of a business venture, loan, or the like, as by pooling resources or capital:

   If your project requires a large sum of money, loan syndication is a good alternative.

5. Finance. the combining of individuals or organizations into a group in order to undertake some specific duty or carry out specific transactions or negotiations:

   For individual investors, syndication can be a way to build a more diversified portfolio, spread risk and improve their returns.

6. Computers. a process by which access to content or updates can be shared between websites or between a website and the end user, often by means of a feed:

   The information given is in the public domain, but we encourage organizations to mirror our web text through content syndication rather than copying our text onto their websites.

   A podcast is a digital media series in which episodes are released periodically and made available through web syndication.

Other Words From

• an·ti·syn·di·ca·tion noun
• non·syn·di·ca·tion noun
• sub·syn·di·ca·tion noun
• su·per·syn·di·ca·tion noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of syndication¹

syndic(ate) ( def ) + -ation ( def )

Example Sentences

After years of various formats on different platforms, WOW landed a syndication deal with Paramount Global Content Distribution in 2021.

From Los Angeles Times

And Gallagher said the discovery of Collins’ behavior — which has led to multiple networks removing “7th Heaven” from syndication — is a “shame.”

From Los Angeles Times

The show later relaunched in syndication but Marshall was not invited back to helm it.

From Los Angeles Times

Eight years later, “30 Rock” producers pulled the episode from streaming and syndication for its use of blackface.

From Los Angeles Times

Directed by Jan de Bont, the first movie went on to make $500 million in worldwide ticket sales and become a fan favorite playing in syndication on movie channels.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• association
• league
• union