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 distribution distribution /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən/

noun

  1. () (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence  ( statistical distribution , probability distribution , distribution )
    (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
  2. () The spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume  ( dispersion , distribution )
    the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume
     Worldwide in distribution
    worldwide in distribution
     The distribution of nerve fibers
    the distribution of nerve fibers
     In complementary distribution
    in complementary distribution
  3. () The act of distributing, spreading or apportioning  ( distribution )
    the act of distributing, spreading or apportioning
      The company's distribution network covered the entire country.
    The company's distribution network covered the entire country.
  4. () The commercial activity of transporting and selling goods from a producer to a consumer  ( distribution )
    the commercial activity of transporting and selling goods from a producer to a consumer