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{ "term": "distribution", "partOfSpeech": "noun", "academic": true, "ox3000": true, "cefr": "b2", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "the way that something is spread or exists over a particular area or among a particular group of people", "sensetop": "distribution of somethingdistribution (of something) + adv./prep.", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "They studied the geographical distribution of the disease.", "contextForm": "distribution of something" }, { "text": "a more equitable distribution of wealth" }, { "text": "an unequal/uneven income distribution" }, { "text": "the age distribution of the general population" }, { "text": "The map shows the distribution of this species across the world.", "contextForm": "distribution (of something) + adv./prep." }, { "text": "After applying the cream, comb through to ensure even distribution." }, { "text": "How do we explain the uneven distribution of expressions borrowed from other languages?" }, { "text": "The relatively broad distribution within the Midwest suggests that the aphid may have been present for more than one year." }, { "text": "Animal herds may form in response to the distribution patterns of food." }, { "text": "Fish populations assume highly localized distributions within each river." }, { "text": "Radiology was used to determine the distribution of the disease." }, { "text": "The engine is mounted in the middle to achieve a more even weight distribution." }, { "text": "These birds have a wide geographical distribution." }, { "text": "a disparity in age distribution between groups" }, { "text": "a normal distribution with a bell-shaped frequency curve" }, { "text": "The frequency distribution of birthdates by month among these patients was not what we expected." }, { "text": "The probability distribution curve shows the probability that the product will ship on such-and-such a date." }, { "text": "an atlas containing distribution maps of the most important tropical diseases" }, { "text": "an equal distribution of wealth between people of different age groups" }, { "text": "changes in the distribution of wealth and income" }, { "text": "data on wealth distribution among age groups" }, { "text": "the wider distribution of wealth throughout society" }, { "text": "people at the low end of the distribution curve of intelligence" }, { "text": "the broad distribution of Bronze Age artefacts across Europe" }, { "text": "the distribution of resources across society" }, { "text": "the distribution of the health budget between various hospitals" }, { "text": "the distribution of trees over the estate" }, { "text": "the general distribution of earthquakes around the world" }, { "text": "the relative distribution of continents and oceans" }, { "text": "the social class distribution of the male population" }, { "text": "uniform distribution of the chemical throughout the timber" } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["egalitarian", "equitable", "fair"], "verb + distribution": ["achieve", "ensure", "analyse/analyze"], "distribution + noun": ["pattern", "map", "curve"], "preposition": [ "distribution across", "distribution among", "distribution between" ], "phrases": ["a change in distribution"] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "the act of giving or sharing something out among a number of people", "sensetop": "distribution of somethingdistribution (of something) among somebodydistribution (of something) among somebodyfor distribution (to/among somebody)", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "the distribution of food and medicines", "contextForm": "distribution of something" }, { "text": "the distribution of profit among the partners", "contextForm": "distribution (of something) among somebody" }, { "text": "When are distributions likely to be made to creditors?", "contextForm": "distribution (of something) among somebody" }, { "text": "The food was packed up for distribution to outlying communities.", "contextForm": "for distribution (to/among somebody)" }, { "text": "to ensure the proper distribution of medical aid" }, { "text": "She had it printed for distribution among her friends." }, { "text": "These laws regulate the legal distribution of narcotic drugs in Canada." }, { "text": "His estate was to be divided up for distribution among his creditors." }, { "text": "to allow for the distribution of aid" }, { "text": "the distribution by the government of a leaflet explaining the new tax" }, { "text": "The previously free distribution of textbooks will now be confined to students who are needy." }, { "text": "food for distribution among homeless people" }, { "text": "free colour leaflets for distribution overseas" }, { "text": "Our catalogue lists all our books that are available for general distribution." }, { "text": "2 000 copies of the booklet have been printed and are available for distribution." }, { "text": "The promissory notes were purchased for distribution to investors." }, { "text": "The document contains sensitive information and is not suitable for free distribution." }, { "text": "These are company reserves available for distribution as the directors may determine." }, { "text": "Electronic media make the potential for information distribution possible on a scale never before achieved." }, { "text": "email distribution lists" }, { "text": "I attach a copy of the distribution list so you can see who got the last edition." }, { "text": "the creation of 1 500 smallholdings as part of a land distribution programme" } ], "collocations": { "adjective": ["free", "general", "selective"], "verb + distribution": ["control", "handle", "organize"], "distribution + noun": ["agreement", "arrangement", "deal"], "preposition": [ "for distribution", "distribution among", "distribution between" ], "phrases": ["a/the chain of distribution", "a channel of distribution"] } }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "the system of transporting and delivering a product", "labels": "(business)", "cefr": "b2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "They have systems in place for marketing, sales and distribution." }, { "text": "We focused on finding new **distribution channels** for our products." }, { "text": "The company's **distribution network** includes more than 1 200 retail outlets." }, { "text": "production and distribution systems" }, { "text": "a distribution centre/depot/warehouse" }, { "text": "The poor transport system means we have high distribution costs." }, { "text": "There will be increased efficiency in production, distribution and purchasing." }, { "text": "He worked in the milk distribution business." }, { "text": "European distribution is handled from our centre in the Netherlands." }, { "text": "the wholesale and retail distribution of a huge variety of goods" }, { "text": "distribution through department stores" }, { "text": "We have many distribution channels for our software, including electronic distribution." }, { "text": "We have a sales staff of more than 1 800 employees in 37 distribution centres." }, { "text": "The movie got a worldwide distribution deal." }, { "text": "The company wants to invest in new distribution facilities." }, { "text": "The company has decided to use Belfast as its distribution base." }, { "text": "The company has distribution operations in 33 countries worldwide." }, { "text": "The company is to handle the distribution of the product in Europe." }, { "text": "Roads are used for local distribution of goods." }, { "text": "Her company has signed a non-exclusive distribution agreement." }, { "text": "There are more firearms in the distribution pipeline than most people realize." }, { "text": "There are savings to be made by bypassing retailers in the chain of distribution." }, { "text": "The internet is our distribution platform now." }, { "text": "the electronic distribution of software to customers" }, { "text": "The publisher has signed an agreement for the exclusive distribution of the books in the US." }, { "text": "worldwide distribution systems" } ], "topics": ["Business"], "collocations": { "adjective": ["free", "general", "selective"], "verb + distribution": ["control", "handle", "organize"], "distribution + noun": ["agreement", "arrangement", "deal"], "preposition": [ "for distribution", "distribution among", "distribution between" ], "phrases": ["a/the chain of distribution", "a channel of distribution"] } } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃn/", "audio": "di/distribution/distribution__gb_2.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃn/", "audio": "di/distribution/distribution__us_1.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "late Middle English: from Latin distributio(n-), from the verb distribuere, from dis- ‘apart’ + tribuere ‘assign’." }