Distribution

/ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The action of sharing something out among a number of recipients.
The distribution of resources among the team was handled by the project manager.
The way in which something is shared out among a group or spread over an area.
The distribution of wealth in society is a topic of much debate.
Statistical data that describes the spread of values in a dataset.
The normal distribution is a fundamental concept in statistics.
The process of delivering goods to a retail location.
The distribution of the new product will begin next month.
The arrangement or classification of items or elements within a specific space or medium.
The distribution of stars in the night sky varies significantly between different regions.

Etymology

Late Middle English: from Latin distributio(n-), from distribut- 'distributed', from the verb distribuere.

Common Phrases and Expressions

distribution list:
A list of recipients for emails or communications.
geographical distribution:
The spread of a species across different geographical areas.
benefit distribution:
The way in which benefits are allocated among a group.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

Distro
Check out the latest game distros online.
Drop
They are planning a drop for the new product distribution.