noun

distribution

distribution, allocation, circulation, spread

The distribution of wealth is uneven.

The distribution of wealth is uneven.

He works in sales and distribution.

He works in sales and distribution.

The map shows the population distribution.

The map shows the population distribution.

((distribution)) ((of sth.)) the way in which something is shared out or spread. The distribution of wealth is uneven.

Synonyms: allocation, apportionment, circulation, dispersion

From the verb 'distribute' + the noun-forming suffix '-tion'. It means 'the act of distributing'.

Remember that '-tion' words are nouns. So, 'distribution' is the act or process of 'distributing' something.

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