distribution
noun OPAL W
/ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃn/
/ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃn/
- [uncountable, countable] the way that something is spread or exists over a particular area or among a particular group of people
- distribution of something They studied the geographical distribution of the disease.
- a more equitable distribution of wealth
- an unequal/uneven income distribution
- the age distribution of the general population
- distribution (of something) + adv./prep. The map shows the distribution of this species across the world.
Extra Examples- After applying the cream, comb through to ensure even distribution.
- How do we explain the uneven distribution of expressions borrowed from other languages?
- The relatively broad distribution within the Midwest suggests that the aphid may have been present for more than one year.
- Animal herds may form in response to the distribution patterns of food.
- Fish populations assume highly localized distributions within each river.
- Radiology was used to determine the distribution of the disease.
- The engine is mounted in the middle to achieve a more even weight distribution.
- These birds have a wide geographical distribution.
- a disparity in age distribution between groups
- a normal distribution with a bell-shaped frequency curve
- The frequency distribution of birthdates by month among these patients was not what we expected.
- The probability distribution curve shows the probability that the product will ship on such-and-such a date.
- an atlas containing distribution maps of the most important tropical diseases
- an equal distribution of wealth between people of different age groups
- changes in the distribution of wealth and income
- data on wealth distribution among age groups
- the wider distribution of wealth throughout society
- people at the low end of the distribution curve of intelligence
- the broad distribution of Bronze Age artefacts across Europe
- the distribution of resources across society
- the distribution of the health budget between various hospitals
- the distribution of trees over the estate
- the general distribution of earthquakes around the world
- the relative distribution of continents and oceans
- the social class distribution of the male population
- uniform distribution of the chemical throughout the timber
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- egalitarian
- equitable
- fair
- …
- achieve
- ensure
- analyse/analyze
- …
- pattern
- map
- curve
- …
- distribution across
- distribution among
- distribution between
- …
- a change in distribution
- [uncountable, countable] the act of giving or sharing something out among a number of people
- distribution of something the distribution of food and medicines
- distribution (of something) among somebody the distribution of profit among the partners
- distribution (of something) among somebody When are distributions likely to be made to creditors?
- for distribution (to/among somebody) The food was packed up for distribution to outlying communities.
Extra Examples- to ensure the proper distribution of medical aid
- She had it printed for distribution among her friends.
- These laws regulate the legal distribution of narcotic drugs in Canada.
- His estate was to be divided up for distribution among his creditors.
- to allow for the distribution of aid
- the distribution by the government of a leaflet explaining the new tax
- The previously free distribution of textbooks will now be confined to students who are needy.
- food for distribution among the homeless
- free colour leaflets for distribution overseas
- Our catalogue lists all our books that are available for general distribution.
- 2 000 copies of the booklet have been printed and are available for distribution.
- The promissory notes were purchased for distribution to investors.
- The document contains sensitive information and is not suitable for free distribution.
- These are company reserves available for distribution as the directors may determine.
- Electronic media make the potential for information distribution possible on a scale never before achieved.
- email distribution lists
- I attach a copy of the distribution list so you can see who got the last edition.
- the creation of 1 500 smallholdings as part of a land distribution programme
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- free
- general
- selective
- …
- control
- handle
- organize
- …
- agreement
- arrangement
- deal
- …
- for distribution
- distribution among
- distribution between
- …
- a/the chain of distribution
- a channel of distribution
- [uncountable] (business) the system of transporting and delivering a product
- They have systems in place for marketing, sales and distribution.
- We focused on finding new distribution channels for our products.
- The company's distribution network includes more than 1 200 retail outlets.
- production and distribution systems
- a distribution centre/depot/warehouse
Extra ExamplesTopics Businessb2- The poor transport system means we have high distribution costs.
- There will be increased efficiency in production, distribution and purchasing.
- He worked in the milk distribution business.
- European distribution is handled from our centre in the Netherlands.
- the wholesale and retail distribution of a huge variety of goods
- distribution through department stores
- We have many distribution channels for our software, including electronic distribution.
- We have a sales staff of more than 1 800 employees in 37 distribution centres.
- The movie got a worldwide distribution deal.
- The company wants to invest in new distribution facilities.
- The company has decided to use Belfast as its distribution base.
- The company has distribution operations in 33 countries worldwide.
- The company is to handle the distribution of the product in Europe.
- Roads are used for local distribution of goods.
- Her company has signed a non-exclusive distribution agreement.
- There are more firearms in the distribution pipeline than most people realize.
- There are savings to be made by bypassing retailers in the chain of distribution.
- The internet is our distribution platform now.
- the electronic distribution of software to customers
- The publisher has signed an agreement for the exclusive distribution of the books in the US.
- worldwide distribution systems
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- free
- general
- selective
- …
- control
- handle
- organize
- …
- agreement
- arrangement
- deal
- …
- for distribution
- distribution among
- distribution between
- …
- a/the chain of distribution
- a channel of distribution
Word Originlate Middle English: from Latin distributio(n-), from the verb distribuere, from dis- ‘apart’ + tribuere ‘assign’.