distribution
[noun]
Synonyms:
- delivery, dealing, handling, mailing, transportation
- sharing, allocation, allotment, apportionment, division
- classification, arrangement, grouping, organization, placement

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

dis‧tri‧bu‧tion W2 AC /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən, ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/ noun
[Word Family: noun: distribution, distributor; verb: distribute; adjective: distributive]

1. [uncountable] the act of sharing things among a large group of people in a planned way
distribution of
the distribution of aid supplies

2. [uncountable] when goods are supplied to shops and companies for them to sell:
a distribution centre

3. [uncountable and countable] the way in which something exists in different amounts in different parts of an area or group:
population distribution
distribution of
the highly unequal distribution of economic power

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

distribution
noun
I. way sth is shared or exists over an area
ADJ. egalitarian, equitable, fair to ensure a fair distribution of wealth | inequitable, unfair | equal an equal distribution of wealth between people of different age groups
unequal | even, uniform After applying the cream, comb through to ensure even distribution.
uneven The country was noted for its uneven distribution of land resources.
optimal, optimum | relative the relative distribution of continents and oceans
general, overall the general distribution of earthquakes around the world
broad, wide, widespread the broad distribution of Bronze Age artefacts across Europe the wider distribution of wealth throughout society
local, localized Fish populations assume highly localized distributions within each river.
global, regional, worldwide | spatial | income, wealth | weight | age, class, geographical, population, sex, social the social class distribution of the male population
normal, random, skewed, smooth (all mathematics) a normal distribution with a bell-shaped frequency curve
binomial, frequency, probability (all mathematics)
VERB + DISTRIBUTION achieve, ensure The engine is mounted in the middle to achieve a more even weight distribution.
determine Radiology was used to determine the distribution of the disease.
have, show (mathematics) These birds have a wide geographical distribution. IQs within the population show a normal distribution.
DISTRIBUTION + NOUN pattern Animal herds may form in response to the distribution patterns of food.
map an atlas containing distribution maps of the most important tropical diseases
PREP. ~ across the distribution of resources across society
~ among data on wealth distribution among age groups
~ between a disparity in age distribution between groups
~ over the distribution of trees over the estate
~ throughout uniform distribution of the chemical throughout the timber
PHRASES a change in distribution changes in the distribution of wealth and income

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

distribution
II. giving/delivering sth to people
ADJ. free The document contains sensitive information and is not suitable for free (= unrestricted) distribution. The previously free (= not paid for) distribution of textbooks will now be confined to students who are needy.
general Our catalogue lists all our books that are available for general distribution.
selective | exclusive The publisher has signed an agreement for the exclusive distribution of the books in the US. | proper | electronic the electronic distribution of software to customers
global, international, local, national, worldwide Roads are used for local distribution of goods.
electricity, food, fuel, gas, land, milk, water the creation of 1,500 smallholdings as part of a land distribution programme
retail, wholesale the wholesale and retail distribution of a huge variety of goods
VERB + DISTRIBUTION control, handle, organize The company is to handle the distribution of the product in Europe.
available for 2,000 copies of the booklet have been printed and are available for distribution.
ensure to ensure the proper distribution of medical aid
allow (for) to allow for the distribution of aid
DISTRIBUTION + NOUN agreement, arrangement, deal Her company has signed a non-exclusive distribution agreement.
list I attach a copy of the distribution list so you can see who got the last edition.
rights | costs | channel We have man | network | method | system | facilities The company wants to invest in new distribution facilities. | base, centre, depot, outlet, point The company has decided to use Belfast as its distribution base. | operation The company has manufacturing or distribution operations in 33 countries worldwide.
business, company | industry
PREP. for ~ free colour leaflets for distribution overseas
~ among food for distribution among the villagers
~ between the distribution of the health budget between various hospitals
~ by the distribution by the government of a leaflet explaining the new tax
~ through distribution through department stores
~ to The food was parcelled up for distribution to outlying communities.
PHRASES a/the chain of distribution There are savings to be made where retailers are bypassed in the chain of distribution.
a channel of distribution

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

distribution
III. payment
ADJ. capital, dividend, share | cash
VERB + DISTRIBUTION make When are distributions likely to be made to creditors?
be available for These are company reserves available for distribution as the directors may determine.
PREP. ~ to The promissory notes were purchased for distribution to investors.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲