Meaning & Definition of word "Distribution"

Distribution

/ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

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

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

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.

redistribution:

The act of distributing something again or in a different way.

distribute:

To divide and give out in shares.

distributor:

A person or company that supplies goods to retailers.

Meaning: Distro

● Example Sentence: Check out the latest game distros online.

Meaning: Drop

● Example Sentence: They are planning a drop for the new product distribution.