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the process of supplying shops and other businesses with products to be sold
- The company improved its distribution network to ensure products reach stores faster.
- Efficient distribution is key to meeting customer demand in retail.
- The distribution of vaccines was a major logistical challenge during the pandemic.
- They outsourced the distribution of their goods to a third-party logistics provider.
- The distribution center was located near major highways to facilitate quick deliveries.
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(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing how often each occurs, either observed or theoretical
- The histogram shows the distribution of exam scores.
- Researchers studied the distribution of rainfall over the year.
- The normal distribution is a key concept in statistics.
- The distribution of ages in the population was analyzed.
- Probability theory explains the expected distribution of outcomes.
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the pattern or arrangement of objects, organisms, or phenomena across a range, area, or volume
- The distribution of trees in the forest is uneven.
- Scientists mapped the distribution of species across the island.
- The survey analyzed the distribution of households in the district.
- Distribution patterns help ecologists understand habitats.
- Urban planners study the distribution of population in cities.
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the action of spreading, allocating, or apportioning something among recipients
- The distribution of food aid was managed by the local council.
- Volunteers handled the distribution of pamphlets.
- The teacher oversaw the distribution of textbooks.
- Proper distribution of tasks improves team efficiency.
- The charity ensured fair distribution of supplies.