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