B1nounbusinesssociety
US/ˌdɪs.trəˈbjuː.ʃən/
UK/ˌdɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/
the act of giving or sending things to many people or places; the way something is shared out
In context
The distribution of rice and blankets to flood victims started early this morning.
The company handles the distribution of its products to supermarkets across the country.
Many people think the distribution of wealth in big cities is very unequal.
Words that go with distribution
noun + preposition
- distribution ofThe distribution of free masks was organized by local volunteers.
adjective + noun
- wide distributionThe film got a wide distribution in cinemas across Asia.
- uneven distributionThere is an uneven distribution of doctors between cities and rural areas.
noun + noun
- distribution networkThe firm is building a distribution network in the Mekong Delta.
- distribution centerOrders are packed at a huge distribution center near the airport.
- income distributionEconomists study income distribution to understand poverty.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The distribution for food was fair.Correct: The distribution of food was fair.