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distribution

US /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuʃən/

noun Core · B1 Mua hàng & vận chuyển

Definition

(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The distribution of the new product will begin next month.

Word Family

NounNoun
distribution gốc distributor distributer
VerbVerb
AdjectiveAdj
distributive
AdverbAdv
distributively

Synonyms

  • allocationa share set aside for a specific purpose
  • deliverythe act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

Collocations

  • Easy goods distribution center
    describing goods distribution center (benefit)
  • Medium distribution channel strategy
    describing distribution channel strategy ((statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence)
  • Hard skewed income distribution inequality
    to skewed income distribution inequality, meaning to turn or place at an angle
  • Very Hard normal distribution curve in statistical tests
    describing normal distribution curve in statistical tests (something regarded as a normative example)

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