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maldistribution|ˌmældɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən|
[f. mal- + distribution.]
Faulty distribution. Hence ˌmaldiˈstributed ppl. a.
1895U.S. Dept. Agric. Farmers' Bulletin xxxiii. 22 This ruinous state of affairs is not attributable to over-production, but to maldistribution. 1928Britain's Industr. Future (Liberal Industr. Inquiry) iii. xix. 243 We agree with the Socialists in thinking that a distribution so uneven as is at present found is maldistribution. 1931Times Trade & Engin. Suppl. 24 Jan. 431/2 We are suffering from maldistribution of gold. 1933Planning 6 June 1 Unemployment has grown..to a world-wide problem of maldistributed leisure. 1935Discovery Jan. 14/1 Poverty persists and populations become maldistributed. 1957Economist 23 Nov. 694/2 The chronic maldistribution of wealth. 1969Listener 6 Mar. 318/1 The story which began in the wilderness ends..in automated (if maldistributed) affluence. 1971Daily Tel. 3 July 12 Summer is the time when maldistribution of business at the start of the session catches up with the Lords. |