Distribution Wealth Age Company People ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃn General Geographical

• 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

1. the way that something is spread or exists over a particular area or among a particular group of people
• SEE ALSO normal distribution
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• 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
• 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
2. the act of giving or sharing something out among a number of people
• the distribution of food and medicines
• the distribution of profit among the partners
• When are distributions likely to be made to creditors?
• 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
3. 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 Examples

• 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

Word Origin

• late Middle English: from Latin distributio(n-), from the verb distribuere, from dis- ‘apart’ + tribuere ‘assign’.